5 Major Beefs in the Nigerian Music Industry

 The Nigerian music industry is renowned for its vibrant and dynamic culture, but it has also been marked by notable feuds between some of its biggest stars.

These conflicts, often referred to as "beefs," typically stem from competition, personal differences, or perceived slights, and they frequently play out in public via social media, interviews, and even diss tracks.

Below, we are going to take a look at some major beef in the Nigerian music industry:

1. Wizkid & Davido One of the most high-profile and enduring feuds is between Wizkid and Davido. This rivalry, often characterized as a battle for supremacy, began in the early 2010s. It has involved various jabs on social media, diss tracks, and even public confrontations. Despite occasional attempts at reconciliation, such as performing together at Davido's concert in 2017, the tension persists, with recent exchanges rekindling their rivalry​. The two rekindled their beef in 2024 on social media and it was tense as it shook the industry.

2. Kizz Daniel & Tekno This conflict escalated in 2024 when Kizz Daniel accused Tekno of being ungrateful and claimed that he had "rescued" Tekno's career with their hit song "Buga." The spat played out publicly on social media, with both artists exchanging insults before unfollowing each other​.

3. Adekunle Gold & Samklef Adekunle Gold and producer Samklef clashed when Samklef accused Gold's wife, Simi, of being ungrateful and demanded a public apology for a past issue. Adekunle Gold defended his wife vigorously, leading to a heated exchange on social media​

4. Burna Boy & Davido Burna Boy and Davido's feud became public in 2020 after Davido declared himself and Wizkid as the "two greatest of all time" GOAT, which Burna Boy interpreted as a slight. The beef included indirect insults and social media posts, with Burna Boy mocking Davido's wealthy background. The tension between them has persisted.

5. MI Abaga & Vector This notable beef in the rap community began in 2019 and included a series of diss tracks between MI Abaga and Vector. Their lyrical battles, such as MI's "The Viper" and Vector's "Judas The Rat," captivated fans. The feud concluded with a truce and a collaborative track, "Crown of Clay".

The feuds highlight the competitive nature of the Nigerian music industry, where artists often vie for the top spot in a highly visible and sometimes contentious manner. Despite the drama, these rivalries also contribute to the industry's vibrancy and can even spur creativity and collaboration once reconciliations