The Big 3 Take Over: Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid Perform Together at Oando’s Year-End Concert
In an unforgettable moment for Nigerian music, Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid—arguably the three biggest names in the industry—shared the stage at the Oando End of the Year concert on December 19, 2024. The event, one of the standout moments of the year, saw all three superstars performing to an ecstatic crowd, a rare occurrence given their often-publicized rivalries.
Burna Boy, fresh off the release of his latest track Bundle By Bundle, captivated the audience with a powerful performance of his hit songs. Videos from the event, shared widely by concertgoers, showed the Grammy-winning artist treating fans to an acapella rendition of some of his memorable tracks, leaving the crowd roaring with approval.
Wizkid, who had just returned to Nigeria, also graced the stage, much to the delight of fans. He kicked off his set with Kese, a standout track from his new album Morayo. His energy and seamless performance reminded everyone of his place as one of the global giants in Afrobeat music.
Davido, known for his electrifying stage presence, brought the house down with a mix of his classic hits and fresh releases. The crowd went wild as he performed Dami Duro, one of his earliest chart-toppers. He also introduced his latest single, Funds, featuring OdumoduBlvck and Chike, giving fans a taste of what to expect from his upcoming fifth album, Five, set for release in March 2025.
The Oando concert quickly became the talk of the town, with fans and critics alike marveling at the spectacle of all three artists performing together. Observers speculated about the massive financial backing that would have been required to bring Burna Boy, Davido, and Wizkid to the same event, considering their notoriously high booking fees.
More than just a musical event, the concert marked a rare occasion for Nigerian music, given the long-standing tensions between the artists. The rivalry between Wizkid and Davido, reignited in 2024 after a series of Twitter exchanges, is well known, and Burna Boy and Davido’s beef, which dates back to 2020, is also public knowledge. Despite these hostilities, the trio put their differences aside, delivering a performance that fans will remember for years to come.
This event has solidified itself as a defining moment for the Nigerian music scene in 2024, demonstrating that even in the face of personal and professional conflicts, the music and the fans can still come first.
