Asika, Music Executive: ‘No Wizkid Without D’banj, Burna Boy Without Daddy Showkey

“Obi Asika: Nigerian Artistes’ Success Linked to Veteran Singers”Veteran talent manager and music executive, Obi Asika, emphasized the profound influence of veteran singers on the current generation of Nigerian artistes. Speaking on a recent episode of the Hip TV program, Trending, Asika asserted that artists like Wizkid and Burna Boy are essentially successors to the legacy of veteran singers.According to Asika, Wizkid is D’banj’s successor, while Burna Boy follows in the footsteps of Daddy Showkey. He highlighted the importance of recognizing the contributions of legends like Face and Daddy Showkey, stating, “Face has a grass to grace story, the same with Daddy Showkey. These are legends. You can’t have a Burna Boy without a Daddy Showkey. You can’t have a Wizkid without Dbanj. You can’t have Davido without these legends like P-Square.”