Davido admits he almost removed his biggest 2025 hit with Omah Lay from ‘5ive’

Davido and Omah Lay

 Davido has revealed that With You, his smash collaboration with Omah Lay, nearly didn’t make it onto his fifth studio album, 5ive.

 Speaking in an interview with American TV network ABC, the Afrobeats superstar confessed, “It almost didn’t make the album… Every time I remember I almost took it off the album, my heart starts beating.”

Placed as the closing track on the 17-song project, With You has since emerged as not only the standout song on 5ive, but also one of the biggest Afrobeats records of 2025. 

Reflecting on the collaboration, Davido added, “Shout out to Omah Lay. I am glad we were able to collaborate on a true African classic.”

The track’s success has spilled over to his 5 Alive world tour, where it has become a fan favourite. 

During his sold-out show at the Scotia Bank Arena in Canada, the crowd erupted when Omah Lay joined him on stage to perform the hit live.

Made Kuti says Fela died broke

Made claims Fela died broke

Grammy-nominated Afrobeat musician Made Kuti has opened up about the financial state of his grandfather, the late music icon Fela Anikulapo Kuti.

He said the pioneer of Afrobeat passed away poor despite making huge sums during his career.

“Fela died poor. He was the kind of person who made a bunch of cash and had the kind of money that could have bought the whole street,” Made said during an appearance on the Tea By Tae podcast.

He explained that Fela’s generosity and open-door lifestyle meant that his wealth was constantly shared with others. 

“Anybody from the street could walk into Fela’s house. He would return from a show in Kalakuta, open a box of money, and say anybody who needs it should take it,” he recalled.

Made’s account mirrors stories told by his father, Femi Kuti, and uncle, Seun Kuti, who have both spoken about life growing up in Kalakuta Republic. 

They revealed that Fela even insisted they call him by his name rather than “Dad,” as he didn’t want them to receive special treatment.

DJ Tunez shares how Wizkid personally chose him as official DJ

DJ Tunez recounts how he became Wizkid's DJ

DJ Tunez has opened up about the moment Wizkid invited him to become his official DJ, a move that marked the start of a partnership now spanning eight years.

Speaking in an interview with BBC 1Xtra, the US-based Nigerian DJ revealed that his journey began in the African diaspora scene in America, where he gained a following by hosting Afrocentric events. 

As his name grew, he sought to build stronger ties with the Nigerian community.

During one of his December trips to Lagos, Tunez, who had already exchanged messages with Wizkid online, finally met the singer in person. 

“He said, ‘I need you to be my DJ. We are going to take over the world,’” Tunez recalled.

That meeting kicked off a successful working relationship that has seen Tunez join Wizkid on global stages, including the singer’s record-breaking three-night sold-out run at London’s O2 Arena. 

Over the years, they’ve also collaborated on music, including a recent track with rising artist Fola.

As part of Wizkid’s Starboy imprint, DJ Tunez continues to release his own projects in partnership with Sony Music’s RCA, further cementing his place as one of Afrobeats’ most prominent DJs.

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