Nigerian Afrobeats artist, Iyanya, has addressed accusations of taking sides in the ongoing feud between his colleagues Wizkid and Davido.
The controversy arose after Iyanya publicly showed support for Davido’s music, leading some fans to believe he had switched allegiance from Wizkid, with whom he collaborated on the hit track “Sexy Mama” earlier in his career.
On Wednesday, an X user @Akubasteeny made the accusation again when he wrote under a post by the singer, “I thought Wiz was your friend. I am just wondering why you switched side and turn into Davido’s boy.”
Reacting, Iyanya explained that he doesn’t have issues with any of their colleagues, stressing that he supports Wizkid the same way he supports other artists.
Accusing fans of pitting artists against each other, Iyanya wrote “I don’t have an issue with any artiste. I played Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ and ‘Morayo,’ the same way I play every other artiste’s songs.
“Most artistes will not say this, artistes are the first to listen to other artistes projects when they drop. Na our work to know what’s happening in the game in terms of sound etc.
“I was playing Fola’s songs before he had a big song that’s cos @ubifranklin1 loves listening to a lot of new artists and he will always introduce me to their sound.
“Fireboy ‘Adedamola’ album, Joeboy ‘Viva Lavida’ album, I Dey play all and I tell you me no get enemy o. So make una stop this friend or no friend. Me and Burna still see for club 3 weeks ago and we vibe well. Na una fans dey try dey push agenda wey no dey.”
