Afrobeats superstar Davido has publicly challenged any artist to a hit versus, putting a $1 million cash bet on his claim that nobody has more hits than him. In a recent interview with streamer Darel, the Grammy-nominated artist said, "I will put down a million dollars. I'm willing to do a versus with anybody," doubling down on his confidence in his extensive catalogue. The challenge comes amid a lively social media debate among fans about which Nigerian stars have the strongest hit collections.
Fans Debate the Strongest Catalogue in Afrobeats
Recently, fans on social media have been debating which Nigerian stars possess the strongest catalogue to compete in a hit versus. The names of stars listed by fans include some of Afrobeats' biggest names, such as Davido, Wizkid, Olamide, Burna Boy, as well as veterans including 2Baba, D'banj, P-Square, and 9ice. The debate has come to the attention of Davido, who, in his typical upbeat nature, has dared anyone to challenge him in a versus.
Davido's 15-Year Career and Hit Collection
The Grammy-nominated star's position is easily reconcilable with his hit collection, which cuts across his 15-year career. Since making his mainstream impact with the hit single 'Back When' featuring Naeto C in 2011, he has become one of Afrobeats' most prolific hitmakers, whose music has contributed massively to the global exportation of Afrobeats. His catalogue, which spans over a decade, includes numerous chart-topping singles and albums that have solidified his status in the industry.
New Album 'ORIADE' Marks a New Era
Davido recently released his sixth album titled 'ORIADE', which he describes as a return to his Yoruba roots. The 13-track project features a global lineup of talent, including Leon Thomas, Black Sherif, Aya Nakumara, Mayorkun, Fola, Llona, NO11, JAZZWRLD, and GL_Ceejay. 'ORIADE' is the first time a Davido album will not carry 17 songs, as his previous five albums have all maintained the same number of songs, marking a new era for the award-winning megastar whose 15-year-long career has established him as one of Afrobeats' greatest stars. Davido has started announcing dates for a world tour that will follow the album, just as he did on his monumental 5IVE tour that included historic stops in 5 Nigerian cities.
