Ubi Franklin Explains Why Wizkid, Davido And Burna Boy May Never Work Together

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Ubi Franklin Explains Why Wizkid, Davido And Burna Boy May Never Work Together

Music executive Ubi Franklin has shared his thoughts on Nigerian superstars Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy, popularly called Afrobeats’ “Big 3.”

In a recent episode of the Afropolitan podcast, Franklin said it would be difficult for the trio to work on a song together, noting that their status as the “Big 3” naturally makes them rivals rather than collaborators.

He compared their relationship to the intense competition among Nigeria’s leading banks, pointing out that every industry has its own top contenders.

However, Franklin emphasized that any tension is purely professional. “It would be difficult for Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy to come together. I will speak for Davido, I have never heard him for once said something ill about Wizkid or Burna Boy. And I’m sure it’s the same for them. But the environment [industry] they are will make it difficult for them to work together,” he said.

“It’s like the rivalry between the top banks in Nigeria. In every industry, there is the big 3,” he added.