Davido And Wizkid: Net Worth, Music, Rivalry & Friendship

Davido and Wizkid are two giants in the Nigerian music industry that have gained influence internationally with the biggest fanbase on social media (30BG & Wizkid FC). 

However, their influence and career has also brought about an ongoing rivalry between the two of them. One can call it a relationship with ups and downs. The two would come close at some points, and you will see them taking pictures together, giving themselves shoutouts.  After a while, they throw shades at each other on X platform.

Fans do not seem to get tired of this rivalry as they fuel it any opportunity they get. After looking into the lives of Davido and Wizkid, we will be answering questions that can help with the argument regarding who is richer between Davido and Wizkid?, Who has more awards? and provide well detailed information on these two artists. 

Who is Richer Between Davido and Wizkid?

Based on our research, Davido is richer than Wizkid. Davido’s estimated net worth is $60 million, while Wizkid’s estimated net worth is $30 million. The two artists have assets worth billions of naira.

Davido and Wizkid generate their wealth through multiple income streams, including:

1. Music sales and streaming royalties
2. Live performances and tours
3. Brand endorsements and ambassador deals
4. Business investments

Additionally, Davido and Wizkid are highly successful in the Nigerian and international music scenes, with their net worth subject to change based on new music projects, investments, and business ventures.

While Davido currently has a higher net worth, both he and Wizkid are considered among the most financially successful musicians in Nigeria’s music industry.

Who is Better Between Davido and Wizkid? 

This table compares the both artists based on stream, social media followers, album streams and a number of awards. 

Davido vs Wizkid: Who has the highest music streams?

Davido and Wizkid have good numbers on different streaming platforms.  On Spotify, Wizkid takes the lead with 9.3 million monthly streams compared to Davido’s 8.5 million monthly streams. 

According to Kworb, Davido has 2,010,122,199 total streams on Spotify, Wizkid on the other hand has 7,001,460,157 spotify streams. 

However, on YouTube, Davido is ahead with 1.7 billion views to Wizkid’s 1.3 billion. On Boomplay, Davido again leads with 638 million streams to Wizkid’s 396 million. This makes it hard to select who has the highest music streams. 

Davido vs Wizkid: Social media Influence

In terms of social media following, Davido leads clearly. Across major platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, and TikTok), Davido boasts a combined following of 54.4 million, while Wizkid has 40 million followers.

Who has more awards between Davido and Wizkid? 

Both artists have received numerous awards throughout their careers. Wizkid has accumulated at least 88 career awards, including Grammys, World Music Awards, and BET Awards. Davido, while still behind in number, has earned an impressive 69 career awards, including BET Awards and MTV Africa Music Awards. This means Wizkid has more awards than Davido. 

Concert performances: Who is better? 

Both artists have proven their ability to draw large crowds. Wizkid made history as the first African musician to fill London’s 6,000-seat Royal Albert Hall in October 2017. Davido, not to be outdone, headlined a concert at the 20,000-seat Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. during his “Timeless” album tour in June 2023. The both of them seem to be doing well in this area. 

Davido Vs Wizkid Houses

Davido and Wizkid, two of Nigeria’s biggest music sensations, have not only conquered the music industry but also ventured into the world of luxurious real estate investments. 

Wizkid’s got his first house in Surulere, Lagos, valued at a cool N13 million.  He moved up the ladder by investing in a sprawling mansion in Lekki, Lagos, with an estimated value of N68 million. Outside Nigeria, Wizkid maintains a residence in Los Angeles, California, the exact worth of which remains undisclosed.

Davido, on the other hand made headlines with his purchase of a luxurious mansion in Banana Island, Lagos, valued at approximately $1.5 million. He also owns another property in Lekki, Lagos, boasting a combined real estate value of N140 million, reflecting his commitment to the Nigerian real estate market. His global reach extends to the United States, where he owns a residence in Atlanta, valued at around $20 million, underscoring his international success and affluence.

Regarding who has more houses, Davido and Wizkid seem to have the same number of properties. 

How Old is Wizkid and Davido?

Wizkid was born on the 16th of July in 1990, and he is 34 years old. On the other hand, Davido was born on the 21st of November 1992 and is  32  years old. This means Wizkid is older than Davido, about two years. 

Has Davido and Wizkid Performed Together? 

Davido and Wizkid have performed together on stage, but they have not officially recorded a song together. They shared the stage at Wizkid’s concert at the Eko Convention Center in Lagos, where they performed Davido’s hit track “Fia.” This was their first time performing together and was seen as a gesture to dispel rumors of a long-standing feud. However, they have not collaborated on a studio recording. Davido himself stated in an interview that a collaboration with Wizkid hasn’t happened yet, but if it were to occur, it would happen naturally rather than being planned.

Davido and Wizkid Controversies

Davido and Wizkid have been rivals for many years. They seemed to make peace in 2017 when they performed together at Wizkid’s concert, but recently their feud has started up again.

The latest drama began when Wizkid posted a video that showed Davido begging, the video was a mockery of Davido. This led to a heated exchange on social media:

1. Wizkid implied that Davido was begging for attention.
2. Davido fired back, saying Wizkid’s career was dying and that his songs weren’t popular anymore.
3. Wizkid responded by calling Davido delusional and saying he wasn’t better than him in music.

The argument spread to involve other artists and music industry figures:

• Wizkid called Don Jazzy (a famous music producer) an “influencer,” which many fans saw as disrespectful.
• Other artists and media personalities took sides in the dispute

Wizkid settled his dispute with Don Jazzy as he helped promote Don Jazzy’s artist, ayra Starr’s musc. However, one can not say the same for Davido.. This fight has reignited the rivalry between their fan bases, known as the “30 Billion gang” (Davido’s fans) and “Wizkid FC” (Wizkid’s fans).

Wizkid Did Not Attend Davido’s wedding 

On the day before Davido’s wedding, Wizkid posted a message on his X (formerly Twitter) account that read: “Saying a prayer for every understanding woman on earth! Your king loves you.”

This post generated various reactions from fans. Some interpreted it as being related to Davido and Chioma’s wedding, though Wizkid did not explicitly mention them.

For context, Sophia Momodu, who has a child with Davido, recently stated that she and Davido had a relationship between 2020 and 2022, during the time Davido was also in a relationship with Chioma.

The wedding took place as scheduled, with Davido marrying Chioma but Wizkid was absent and he did not congratulate Davido. 

Conclusion

Despite their fans’ rivalry, Davido and Wizkid appear to be on good terms personally. When Davido tragically lost his son Ifeanyi, Wizkid publicly expressed his condolences on Twitter and cancelled his upcoming tour out of respect. 

Similarly, when Wizkid lost his mother in 2023, Davido honoured her memory with a heartfelt social media post. Their willingness to support each other during grief suggests there is no genuine animosity between the two artists. While fan bases may compete, Davido and Wizkid have demonstrated mutual respect for one another through compassionate gestures in times of family loss. The evidence points to them maintaining a friendly relationship independent of their fans’ rivalry.