Who Is 2Baba’s Top Artist?

Legend Innocent Idibia, also known as 2Baba, has set social media abuzz after declaring Burna Boy to be his current “number one” artist.

The iconic singer gave praise to the Grammy winner’s artistic skills and development during a recent radio interview.

“Among all the artists I’m considering, Burna Boy stands out as my number one choice.”

The comment sparked a lively discussion within the Afrobeats community, with supporters debating the merits of Burna Boy in comparison to prominent artists Wizkid and Davido.

Tubaba is well known for giving flowers to younger talents, but his words about Burna Boy as his number one artist carried extra weight. The artist was referred to as a “senior” figure in contemporary music, praised for his reliability, progress, and worldwide supremacy. In fact, 2Baba had previously referred to him as “one of the greatest music icons” of this generation.

Comments from 2Baba point to the current dominance of Burna Boy, yet the discussion consistently returns to Wizkid and Davido, who have significantly influenced Afrobeats’ increasing global popularity. Wizkid has received widespread recognition for his polished delivery, creative reinvention, and cross-border collaborations. Davido continues to be a hitmaker and a crowd favourite, widely acclaimed for his dynamic live performances and chart-topping songs.

The trio, alongside Burna Boy, are commonly regarded as the “big three” who are instrumental in propelling Afrobeats to great heights.

Beyond personal taste, 2Baba’s endorsement of Burna Boy demonstrates the evolution of the genre, from the groundwork established by trailblazers like himself to the worldwide success achieved by contemporary superstars.

His comments have brought the longstanding dispute over who is the rightful monarch back into focus. It’s evident that with Burna Boy, Wizkid, and Davido leading the way, Afrobeats not only dominates but also influences global pop culture.

“Burna Boy is my number one right now… Among all the others I am referring to, he is the senior.”

– 2Baba Idibia pic.twitter.com/ooMHIFzmJc

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) August 30, 2025