In a recent revelation on a podcast, the host weighed in on the musical dynamics involving Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid. Contrary to the common comparison between Burna Boy and his Nigerian counterparts, the podcast host boldly asserted that Burna Boy should be compared to the late legendary singer Michael Jackson, rather than Wizkid or Davido.
The host emphasized Burna Boy’s exceptional talent, suggesting that placing him alongside Wizkid and Davido would be undermining his musical prowess. This perspective diverges from the typical grouping of Burna Boy within the trio of the Nigerian music scene’s “big three,” alongside Davido and Wizkid.
Notably, Burna Boy himself has distanced from the notion of a “big three” during a previous performance, explicitly stating that he doesn’t consider himself part of that category. He hinted at a hierarchy with a “big two” and positioned himself separately, suggesting his confidence in his unique standing in the music industry.
This perspective challenges the traditional narrative dominated by Davido and Wizkid in the pre-Burna Boy era, as mentioned by a Nigerian man in a previous podcast session. According to this view, Burna Boy’s rise to prominence in 2020 marked a significant shift in the music landscape, challenging the established dominance of the other two artists.
