Afrobeats star Davido recently met with veteran highlife musician Bright Chimezie in Lagos, days after praising his influence on one of his latest songs.
In a video shared on Instagram on Monday, Davido was seen warmly welcoming Chimezie, engaging in an excited conversation with the iconic artist, who is best known for his unique “Zigima” music style. The two shared smiles, laughter, and mutual admiration during the in-person visit.
This meeting followed a video call that had previously gone viral, where Davido credited Chimezie’s 2018 song Because of English as the inspiration behind his new track With You, which features fellow Nigerian artist Omah Lay.
“I got inspiration from your song, God bless you,” Davido told Chimezie during the video call. The clip was posted by popular nightlife personality Cubana Chief Priest and quickly gained attention from fans of both musicians.
During the call, Davido also gave Chimezie a preview of the With You music video and extended a personal invitation to visit him in Lagos. “It would be great to meet you in person,” Davido said, expressing admiration for the highlife legend.
That invitation led to the warm meeting captured in the Monday video. Chimezie, clearly pleased, thanked Davido for the recognition and praised the song as “a beautiful piece of work.”
Davido’s tribute highlights the connection between generations of Nigerian music, linking the classic highlife genre with the contemporary sound of Afrobeats. The encounter not only showed mutual respect between the two artists but also celebrated the roots and evolution of Nigerian music.
Fans online responded positively to the meeting, applauding Davido for acknowledging the impact of older musicians and honoring Chimezie’s legacy. For many, the moment marked a touching bridge between past and present in Nigeria’s vibrant music industry.
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