Samklef Claims Davido’s Entry Brought Rivalry And Toxicity To Nigerian Music
Music producer Samklef has stirred debate, claiming that Davido’s entry into the Nigerian music scene introduced rivalry and toxicity. Responding to Pheelz’s remarks about how comparisons could harm music culture, Samklef nostalgically recalled a more peaceful era with artists like Wizkid and Olamide. He suggested that the arrival of Davido shifted the industry’s dynamics, bringing unhealthy competition and what he described as a “cultist mindset.” According to him, the industry has since been plagued by fake streams, threats, and underhanded tactics. Samklef wrote: “Music was fun when we started. When Wizkid came, there was no comparison—everything was pure love. Olamide came too, same thing. No pressure, no hatred, just music. Then one Scorpio boy who moves like Diddy… Davido entered, and since then the industry turned toxic. Cultist mindset, threats, fake streams, dirty moves everywhere.” His remarks have sparked widespread reactions online, with many taking to social media to weigh in on the controversy.