Key Points:
- Ubi Franklin says he scouts songs for Davido. He calls that role real, strict, and key.
- He recalls Davido doing “Holiday” for Tekno years back. Later, Tekno gave Davido the hit “If.”
- He also details a 2022 studio link-up. A song he found later drew Chris Brown’s interest.
Ubi Franklin has shared fresh details on Davido’s wins. He says kind acts still pay Davido in full. The talent boss spoke on air in a calm tone. He stressed the strong power of good will.
He began with a bold recall on Tekno. “Davido did ‘Holiday’ for Tekno,” he said. Years later, Tekno wrote “If” and passed it on. “He called Davido and gave that song,” Ubi added.
How Tekno’s ‘If’ reached Davido
Ubi framed the move as pure give and take. He says Davido first helped, then help came back. The swap, in his view, shows why class counts. “It’s good to be good,” he told fans.
He then spoke on the A&R work he does. “I bring songs and guide the full process,” he said. He noted he treats it like real, paid work. He says Davido trusts him to spot sure hits.
Earlier this week, Ubi also weighed in on rivals. He argued the “Big 3” will not team up. Read our related piece, Ubi Franklin says Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy won’t collaborate.
Ubi adds A&R work on Iyanya track
Ubi recalled a session that shaped an Iyanya joint. “That was Iyanya’s song,” he explained with care. Davido stepped in for a clean guest verse. “Iyanya featuring Kizz Daniel, Davido,” he said.
He shared how the song reached Davido fast. “I sent him the song while he was flying,” he said. Davido landed and called him to the house. “We recorded the next day in Lagos.”
Ubi also cited lines from a fresh album. “Them go feel it, them go run it,” he said. He named the studio team behind that run. “Me, Davido, Young Alpha, Kizz Daniel, Blaze.”
He added a 2022 find that later grew big. “Before Chris Brown even heard the song,” he said. The U.S. star liked it once he got it. Ubi claims that spot came from early work.
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In closing, Ubi tied it back to grace. He says Davido helps first and sees help later. He urges young acts to build true links. “Be good, and see good,” he summed up
