Veteran Nigerian musician Seyi Sodimu has stirred significant conversation by asserting that Afrobeats superstar Davido possesses the kind of widespread influence that could successfully translate into a political career, specifically suggesting he could win a governorship election. This bold claim was made in contrast to his assessment of fellow megastar Burna Boy, whose impact he views as largely confined to the stage.
The Big 3's Divergent Influence and Appeal
Sodimu shared his analysis during an appearance on the What I Know podcast, hosted by Korty EO alongside Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello. The discussion centered on the cultural impact of the trio often referred to as the "Afrobeats Big 3": Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy.
While acknowledging their collective stature, Sodimu emphasized that their motivations and the nature of their influence on fans and society are markedly different. He described Wizkid as carrying a "special kind of appeal," and noted that Burna Boy's formidable strength lies primarily in his music and electrifying live performances.
However, he positioned Davido's reach as extending far beyond the realm of entertainment. "Davido surpasses music," Sodimu stated, framing the singer's persona and connection with the public as multi-dimensional.
Davido's Alleged Political Viability
Elaborating on this point, Sodimu made a striking political prediction. He suggested that Davido's immense popularity and his ability to connect across various social demographics could easily be parlayed into electoral success if he ever decided to run for office.
"If Davido ran for governor today, he would win. But I don't think Burna Boy could win as a governor," Sodimu declared unequivocally. He contrasted this by reiterating that Burna Boy's influence, while powerful, remains largely within the music space and may not carry the same weight in a political arena.
This commentary resonates with existing public speculation about Davido's political future. His family is deeply entrenched in politics; his uncle, Senator Ademola Adeleke, is the current Governor of Osun State. Davido has actively campaigned for his uncle in the past, mobilizing his fanbase for political support.
Further fueling such speculation, in 2025, former lawmaker Senator Ben Murray-Bruce publicly suggested that Davido could one day become the governor of Osun State. Davido's own recent political move—leaving the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) for the Accord Party to align with his uncle—has also kept political conversations around him alive.
Netizens React with Mixed Opinions
The claim by Seyi Sodimu has sparked a flurry of reactions online, with netizens expressing a wide range of opinions on the viability of a Davido governorship bid.
Some users agreed with the assessment of Davido's broad appeal. User @Owokintan1 commented, "Davido has surpasses music, that is a very hard statement, Godamn it! That guy is GOAT." Another user, @Mayo6Tee, drew a parallel between Davido's career and politics: "He's always political even in music and his scandals would kill any musicians career and yet him its always overlooked just like how politicians always make scandals but win votes."
Others were more skeptical or dismissive of the idea. User @inuhimself questioned the scope, reacting, "Win for which state lol, this one no get sense. If he has said President na different thing." User @jibowu90735 opined that success would be region-specific: "If he runs in Anambra yes he will win, not anywhere in southwest."
A segment of fans expressed frustration that the conversation was shifting from music to politics. User @OsaigbovoE2 said, "Na governor we come do Abi na music we come sing...why una go Dey use if we contest for governor wetin concern burna and politics."
Context: The Lingering DNA Controversy
The discussion about Davido's influence and public perception occurs against the backdrop of a recent personal controversy. Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Davido had publicly responded to claims by a young girl, Anu Adeleke, who requested a DNA test to confirm if he is her biological father.
In his response, Davido firmly denied the paternity claim, stating that he had undertaken five separate DNA tests in different hospitals, all of which returned negative results. He added that he would not be addressing the issue further, seeking to draw a line under the matter.
This episode, much like the political speculation, highlights the intense public scrutiny that follows the singer's life beyond his music, underscoring the very "surpasses music" influence that Seyi Sodimu referenced in his podcast analysis.
