‘Your envy won’t take you forward’ — Burna Boy bashed over comment on Davido’s ‘greatest of all time’ declaration

Damini Ogulu, Nigerian singer better known as Burna Boy, has provoked outrage on social media over his thinly-veiled dig at Davido who declared himself and Wizkid as the “two greatest musicians” in the country.

On Friday, Davido took to his Instagram page to share a photoshopped image of himself and Wizkid with the caption, “the 2 greatest of all time.”

Shortly after Davido’s declaration, the ‘African Giant’ crooner took to his Snapchat page to pen a cryptic message.

“You cannot play football, everybody knows you cannot play football and you are an embarrassment to the team but your daddy bought the football team,” he wrote, in a now-deleted post.

His comment has however sparked a plethora of criticism on social media platforms, especially Twitter, where users have since been expressing their annoyance.

“Dice Ailes was also born with a silver spoon, he didn’t rise to fame with the aid of his father’s wealth or influence, and mans been dropping steady hits, from Miracle to Dicey to Ella to Otedola Burna needs to check himself, his envious reasoning won’t move him forward,” a Twitter user said.

“Burna boy is that oversabi student who always wants to be recognized as being top of the class by dragging those at the top yet the class toppers, Balogun Wizkid, Adeleke Davido & consistent student Adedeji Olamide, keep relegating him cos they’ve sealed top spot,” another user said.

Here is what some Nigerians had to say:

If Burna Boy Made his comment because of Davido’s post, then it’s funny.

Everyone knows Davido’s dad tried to ruin his music career from the onset, Davido Hustled for everything he has today.

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He may not be blessed vocally but Burna Boy can’t compete with his Discography pic.twitter.com/naHNNIDIaH

— Olóyè! ☻ (@Ay_bkini) May 22, 2020

Burna boy is that oversabi student who always wants to be recognized as being top of the class by dragging those at the top yet the class toppers, Balogun Wizkid, Adeleke Davido & Consistent student Adedeji Olamide keep relegating him cos they’ve sealed top spot.

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— Abdool Moh  (@abdool_moh) May 22, 2020

I really like Burna, but if he ever thinks that he is somehow somewhere close to the level of Davido and Wizkid then he needs to change his dealer. Jst bcos his girlfriend's connections are getting him international nominations doesn't mean he can disrespect his Elders.

— Al'ameen✨ (@Al_ameen_Yabo) May 23, 2020

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Dice Ailes was also born with a silver spoon, he didn’t rise to fame with the aid of his father’s wealth or influence, and mans been dropping steady hits, from Miracle to Dicey to Ella to Otedola

Burna needs to check himself, his envious reasoning won’t move him forward.

— Biyi The Plug 🔌 (@BiyiThePlug) May 22, 2020

Davido and Burna boy are beefing each other ontop who better pass who while wizkid is missing suya

but wait o is it Davido's fault Burna's father can't buy a football team??

This life no balance at all

— 𝐃𝐚𝐦𝐦𝐲𝐳𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐭🖋 (@dukedammy) May 22, 2020

I know Burna Boy is a Giant and that's why Davido is better. David will surely defeat Goliath…It's God's engineering.

— Olofu (@sheiduhabib_) May 23, 2020

I'm just here wondering how the little Boy who used to take 1st Position in Burna Boy's class survived that primary school. Burna Boy fit don set Biro cover for the boy seat to Chuck e yansh

— Chlorpheniramine 🇳🇬 (@VictorIsrael_) May 22, 2020

Reekado bankz, Kizz Daniel, Small Doctor should be the ones Burna Boy should be comparing himself with. He’s no mate to Davido, Wizkid nor Olamide!

— Chemical Boy (@Chemicalboyy) May 22, 2020

You paid boys to beat Mr 2Kay
You quarreled with Mayorkun
You publicly embarrassed Reekardo Banks
You constantly undermine other Nigerian artist
Blamed Nigerian For not winning Grammy
Today you are throwing shades at Davido.

Even Fela no do reach Burna boy 😏

— STAN (@OBaStann) May 22, 2020

We were all here when Burna boy claimed Reekado banks was not his mate, it was all jokes to him then

Now Davido claims Burna boy is not his mate but now baba dey post okoto meow dey Para 😂😂

Someone tell Burna there’s levels to this shit!!

— Aloe Vera🍀🌹💦 (@testyflowz) May 22, 2020

Because I'm a die hard Davido fan don't mean I won't speak the truth.
Burna is a son to Davido and #AGT is pure diamond and every single deserves a video.😄

— Introvert (@rudebwoyp24) May 23, 2020

"Burna boy is pained by people's Success"
"Burna boy is arrogant"
"Burna boy Wants no one's success"
Its Only burna boy in this country that throws sub's..
Burna boy de find trouble…
Burna boy this, burna boy that…😑 pic.twitter.com/2oyY5mk1Vj

— JOG🌟 (@JahswillOG) May 23, 2020

Watch closely nobody knew Burna Boy then, Davido helped him as usual and put him on the spot! That’s when portharcourt recognized Burna Boy 🤣🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/0JkoKBnmLL

— janetho (@janethoxo) May 23, 2020

Yes Burna is proud but davido has no right to say burna isn't his mate, dude was just 1step away from being greater than all Nigerian artiste put together
BTW davido has his own wahala, that's how he compared himself to wizkid initially until it was clear to all.#davidovsburna pic.twitter.com/vziQWa2OXX

— Dr Eshomi Desmond Gare (@Deshomi) May 23, 2020

Burna Boy fit wake up one day talk say na him own "YE" make Kanye "YE" blow

— Demi.Tha.Creator™ (@TheDemigad_) May 22, 2020

Imagine people hating on your kid in the future because you happen to be very rich and successful 😊😊 it sure feels good

My brother hustle o

Davido
Burna

— Amaka_PH_Baker (@kaka_swit) May 23, 2020

Lmaaaao, someone said if Burna is an African Giant, Davido is David. Lmaaaaooooo.

— Patricia. (@kafui_komla) May 23, 2020

It's proven time and time again that Burna's fans are not as loyal to his personality as much as they are to his music. Even his fans will be putting him down every moment he brags. #odogwu pic.twitter.com/qEmUmmdRPH

— Uncle Jimmy (@Friend_Of_God_) May 23, 2020

Forget about Davido, Wizkid and Olamide.

Note to Burna Boy:

A proud man is always looking down on things and people; and, of course, as long as you are looking down, you cannot see something that is above you. Take note of this African Giant!

— M i a 🧣 (@sisimiaa) May 22, 2020

Being a burna fan is quite tough, every two weeks person go just come online see say e don do new nonsense

— Shirley (@jesuishirley) May 22, 2020

If I’m rich & my son wants to play ball with no talent. I will buy a club &pay Jose to drill him to stardom. Acquired talent. But he may still not make it if he doesn’t work hard. Leveraging privilege isn’t a crime. Even Burna leverages his grandfather’s history as Fela’s manager

— Ayò Bánkólé (@AyoBankole) May 22, 2020

If burna boy sign you. Forget, you can never be bigger than him.

— Azeez Olajide ❼ (@zeezish_) May 22, 2020

Burna gradually becoming less 'African giant' and more 'village people'.

— Adunni Achebe (@_Adadioramma) May 22, 2020