Music executive Ubi Franklin has weighed in on the possibility of a collaborative project featuring Afrobeats’ “Big 3” – Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy – describing it as a challenging feat due to the competitive dynamics of their careers.
On the Afropolitan podcast, Franklin compared their professional rivalry to that of Nigeria’s leading banks, explaining that while the artists maintain cordial relationships, their elite status makes joint efforts complicated.
He emphasized that the competition is purely professional, noting that he has never heard Davido speak negatively about Wizkid or Burna Boy, and believes the respect is mutual among them.
“It would be difficult for Wizkid, Davido, and Burna Boy to come together. I will speak for Davido. I have never heard him say something ill about Wizkid or Burna Boy. And I’m sure it’s the same for them. But the environment [industry] they are in will make it difficult for them to work together.
“It’s like the rivalry between the top banks in Nigeria. In every industry, there is the big 3,” he explained.
