In a surprising turn of events that has set Nigerian social media ablaze, musician Eseoghene Obire, popularly known as Xxsive, has publicly crowned Davido as Africa's biggest artist. This declaration is particularly notable because Xxsive identifies as a dedicated fan of Davido's longtime rival, Wizkid.
The Livestream That Changed Everything
The controversy stems from an event on December 17, 2025. Afrobeats superstar Davido made a surprise appearance on content creator Carter Efe's Twitch livestream. During the broadcast, which set a new record as the most-viewed Twitch livestream in Africa with over 80,000 concurrent viewers, Davido made a phone call that secured an endorsement deal for Carter Efe with luxury cognac brand Martell.
Witnessing this display of influence and generosity firsthand prompted Xxsive to post a video on his Instagram page. In the clip, he made his bold proclamation, stating, "So, as a Wizkid fan, I'll publicly say this now, Davido remains the biggest artist in Africa, 100%. He didn't just come to the stream, he was calling people, call Martell, e dey make things dey happen."
Xxsive's Comparison and Fan Backlash
The musician didn't stop there. He drew a direct comparison between the two megastars' approaches to helping others in the industry. Xxsive suggested that Wizkid would not have made similar calls to assist, humorously adding, "If Wizkid sit in that studio, one person he no go call. So, if you know say you never make cam, and you dey wait for Wizkid, your leg will pain you." He even joked about switching his allegiance from Wizkid FC to Davido's 30BG fanbase due to the latter's supportive nature.
His comments were met with immediate and fierce backlash from segments of Wizkid's fanbase, known as Wizkid FC. Many accused him of clout-chasing and questioned his loyalty. User @papadiamond_01 commented, "You are not a Wizkid fan, stop capping gibberish guy. You are just sitting on the fence mumu." Others, like @dammi_herself, pointed out that Wizkid had also gifted Carter Efe a car after the livestream, countering the narrative of a lack of generosity.
A Broader Debate on Influence and Fandom
The incident has sparked a wider conversation online that goes beyond Xxsive's individual opinion. It has reignited the perennial debate about the nature of influence, success, and fan culture in the Nigerian music scene. While some users engaged in the classic rivalry, others called for an end to the constant comparisons.
User @call_me_arziki69 pleaded, "Why are Nigerians full of comparison? Allow people to live their unique life isn't that difficult." Another, @lady_suzannee, offered a more balanced view: "Rest everyone can't act the same way. Both of them are great in their own way."
This is not the first recent incident to blur the lines of the famous feud. Wizkid's first son, Bolu (Champz), was recently spotted happily vibing to a song featuring Davido at an event, a move praised by fans who noted that inheriting parental rivalries is unwise.
The core facts remain: Davido's direct intervention during Carter Efe's stream led to a major brand deal, an act that profoundly impressed observer Xxsive enough to publicly shift his praise. This event has once again proven that the dynamics of fandom and perceived influence in Afrobeats are constantly evolving and fiercely contested.
