Davido Slams Erigga, Claims Music Will Be Boring If He Quits

Nigerian Afrobeats artist David Adeleke, known as Davido, has initiated discussion regarding his future in music by suggesting the possibility of leaving the industry to concentrate on building his wealth.

His comments came in response to a post by rapper Erigga that celebrated musicians who emerged from non-wealthy backgrounds and had to work hard to achieve financial success.

Erigga highlighted the determination and effort required for artists to earn their income without relying on family wealth. However, Davido offered a different perspective, stating that having a wealthy background does not inherently imply a lack of work ethic or ambition in an artist.

He challenged the notion that only those from humble beginnings deserve recognition for their efforts, noting that artists with financial privilege can also demonstrate ambition and succeed in their careers.

No be we say make your pops no guard o
Shoutout to the ones that came from family money and still grind to the top
Comot here with that your useless motivation … imbecile https://t.co/bJGSL38FlW

— Davido (@davido) September 2, 2026

Davido further suggested the possibility of stepping back from music to focus on his financial aspirations. His statements have garnered attention online, especially given his previous discussions about success, wealth, and long-term goals beyond music.

At this time, there is no indication that Davido is planning an immediate retirement, and his remarks seem to express a desire to pursue larger financial objectives while questioning the idealization of struggle and poverty.

With a career that has lasted over a decade and numerous significant Afrobeats hits, any eventual decision by Davido to exit the music scene would be a notable development in the Nigerian music industry.