“Samklef Blames Davido for Toxicity in Nigerian Music Industry”
Record producer Samklef has accused singer Davido of contributing to what he described as growing toxicity and unhealthy rivalry within the Nigerian music industry.
Samklef made the allegation while reacting to a social media post by producer-turned-singer Pheelz, who raised concerns over constant comparisons and negativity among artists.
“Music was meant to be enjoyed, not compared. This comparison game is hurting the sound and culture more than we can ever know,” Pheelz wrote.
Responding, Samklef claimed that the industry thrived on mutual respect during the early rise of Wizkid and Olamide, before Davido’s emergence. According to him, the entry of Davido marked the beginning of heightened rivalry and toxic behavior.
He alleged that the period since then has been characterised by threats, a “cultist mindset,” and manipulation of streaming numbers, insisting that the music scene was never meant to operate as a battleground.
“Music was fun when we started,” Samklef wrote. “When Wizkid came, there was no comparison—just love. Same with Olamide. Then Davido entered, and the industry turned toxic.”
Samklef’s comments triggered mixed reactions online, with several users criticising him for singling out Davido as the cause of the industry’s challenges.
As of the time of this report, Davido has not responded to the allegations.
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