Akon Shares Insightful Views on Nigeria’s Top Music Stars: Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido

Senegalese-American music icon Akon recently opened up about Nigeria’s top music stars in an exclusive interview with ChartsAfrica. Known for his chart-topping hit Lonely, Akon shared his admiration for the Afrobeats scene, highlighting Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido as key figures in the genre’s global rise.

Akon praised Burna Boy, calling him a “beast” on the world stage, thanks to his unique fusion of Nigerian and Ghanaian sounds. He also acknowledged his influence on Burna Boy’s career, crediting the former head of international at Konvict Music for helping shape the artist’s journey.

When discussing Wizkid, Akon described him as a true superstar, releasing one hit song each year that continues to resonate globally. On Davido, Akon recognized his relentless work ethic, noting that while Davido’s privileged background played a role in his career launch, the artist’s commitment and consistency led to his significant success. Akon even pointed out that Davido may have initially modeled his career after Wizkid, but his perseverance and continuous production of hits earned him his own place in the industry.

Interestingly, Akon also claimed that Davido boasts the most songs among his peers, though he acknowledged that the quantity of music doesn’t always match its quality. Additionally, Akon gave a special mention to Mr. Eazi, commending his savvy approach to blending music with entrepreneurship.

Akon’s candid remarks on Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido have stirred excitement among music fans, offering a fresh perspective on Nigeria’s music royalty.