The talent manager claims Davido has never insulted Wizkid or Burna Boy in private.
Ubi Franklin addressed the ongoing rivalry between Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. The music executive claimed Davido has never spoken ill of his peers. He compared their competitive environment to major corporate banks fighting for market dominance.
The Afrobeats music scene often debates the supremacy of its top stars. Ubi Franklin recently shared his thoughts on this topic.
On August 14, 2026, a new podcast video surfaced online. The clip featured Franklin discussing Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy. He manages Chioma, who is Davido’s wife.
The Big Three Debate
Fans frequently compare these three global music icons. Franklin explained why they might never unite fully.
”that big three. And you know what? I’ve always said this, that it will be difficult for those three of them to come together.”
Franklin shared this view during his chat. He then defended Davido’s character behind closed doors. He stated that the singer holds no secret hate.
”I’ve… I will speak from David. I’ve never actually heard David for once say something ill about Wiz or, or Burna. I’ve… I’ve never.”
The executive noted this fact with clear conviction. He suggested the other stars likely share this mutual respect.
”And I’m sure it’s the same for them. But you see that environment where they play, everybody, bro… it’s like, it’s like the banks in Nigeria. You know in the banks, banking, in everything there’s that big three or that big two, those guys, you know, it’s like um, in, in America. Do you understand? The Banks of America, the Chase… you see them, everybody is…”
He compared their music rivalry to massive global banks. The executive noted that everyone wants to rule the market. Each artist constantly fights to stay at the very top.
Early Fame And Fatherhood
The discussion also touched on their personal lives. All three men found immense success at a young age.
”Because you have to always understand that if something happens to the younger guys, it’s like, ‘oh’. Don’t forget that these guys, even the big three, some of them had kids early. So fatherhood came to them really early, so…”
Franklin pointed out this crucial life phase. He noted that early kids changed their paths. Fatherhood shaped their growth and current public roles.
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