LagosExplorer reports: Nigerian-American disc jockey and record producer DJ Tunez has opened up about the one mission that continues to elude him—getting Afrobeats giants Wizkid and Davido to see eye to eye.
DJ Tunez, whose real name is Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, made the startling revelation during a recent interview, calling it “his biggest challenge in the industry.” As Wizkid’s official DJ and a key figure in Starboy Entertainment, Tunez’s voice carries serious weight in the Afrobeats world. But even he admits that healing the long-standing rift between the two music titans is a task far greater than producing hit records.
> “My biggest challenge has been trying to make Wizkid and Davido friends,” DJ Tunez confessed. “That’s the toughest thing I’ve ever tried to do.”
A Decade-Long Rivalry Still Brewing
The tension between Wizkid and Davido has been the subject of online debate for years, dating back to as early as 2012 when both stars began competing for dominance in the global Afrobeats scene. From subtle jabs in lyrics to full-blown fan wars on social media, the feud has taken different shapes over time. While both have occasionally shared moments of public peace—like Davido attending Wizkid’s concert in Lagos in 2022—their interactions have remained limited and often short-lived.
DJ Tunez’s admission comes as fans continue to speculate about the future of Nigerian music’s biggest dream collaboration: a joint project between Wizkid and Davido. The possibility of such a track remains a fantasy, and Tunez seems to be one of the few insiders still actively trying to make it a reality.
Why Fans Care
Both Davido and Wizkid are household names not just in Nigeria, but internationally. With chart-topping hits, sold-out stadium tours, and global endorsements, their individual successes have helped put Afrobeats on the world map. But fans have long hoped that these two legends would unite—either musically or personally—for the greater good of the genre.
“Imagine what that kind of energy could do,” said Sandra Ajayi, a music journalist and host of the AfroWave Weekly podcast. “Their unity would silence trolls, end toxic fan wars, and give the genre a historic moment of harmony.”
DJ Tunez and Wizkid: A Spiritual Bond
While his efforts with Davido have proved difficult, DJ Tunez maintains a solid relationship with Wizkid, describing it as “more spiritual than anything.” The pair have worked together on several chart-topping singles, including “Gbese,” “Cool Me Down,” and “Blessings.”
According to Tunez, Wizkid doesn’t easily jump on tracks. “You’ve got to catch him in the right mood, at the right moment,” he explained. “He doesn’t feature on records just because—they have to resonate with him.”
Industry Reactions
Social media has since erupted with fans reacting to DJ Tunez’s statement. On X (formerly Twitter), one user wrote:
> “If DJ Tunez can’t make Davido and Wizkid collaborate, then it might never happen. He’s got Starboy’s full trust.”
Another added:
> “This tells you how deep the beef is. If Tunez, Wizkid’s right-hand man, can’t bridge that gap, then it’s more serious than we think.”
Looking Ahead
As Afrobeats continues to break boundaries globally, many believe that a Davido-Wizkid reconciliation could serve as a defining moment for the genre. And with DJ Tunez at the center of that conversation, the hope remains that the dream isn’t entirely lost.
> “I’ll keep trying,” DJ Tunez concluded. “For the culture.”