Nissi, the sister of renowned Nigerian singer Burna Boy, has responded strongly to Davido’s remarks, in which he referred to her brother as a “new cat” in the music industry. Davido’s statement caused a significant uproar when he claimed that he and Wizkid were the pioneers who laid the groundwork for the global recognition and popularity of Afrobeat music, with other artists, including Burna Boy, benefiting from their efforts.
In his remarks, Davido acknowledged the emergence of talented artists like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Mayorkun, and Asake, stating that they are currently thriving in the industry. He further expressed his optimism about the future of Afrobeat music, stating that it is in good hands with the new generation of artists.
“Wizkid and I were the first young artistes to blow up and it feels good seeing new cats like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Mayorkun and Asake kllling it now”
– Davido pic.twitter.com/qBf5SnKg3n
— BASITO (@itzbasito) June 8, 2023
Davido’s comments sparked a heated debate online, with people questioning the appropriateness of labeling Burna Boy as a “new artiste” given his considerable time in the music industry. Responding to the ongoing discussion, Nissi took to her Instagram story to share a video from one of Burna Boy’s sold-out concerts overseas, with a caption that read, “New cats are facing their hustle.“
Burnaboy's sister, Nissi reacts to Davido's ‘New Cats’ comment.pic.twitter.com/siJhN2ruMK
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