For years, the possibility of seeing Davido and Wizkid headline the same concert tour has remained one of the biggest talking points among Afrobeats fans. Both singers have spoken about working together, shared memorable moments on stage and given the public reasons to believe that their long discussed partnership could eventually become a reality. However, one major announcement in 2023 raised expectations before the proposed concerts quietly disappeared from public discussion.
Davido has now brought the subject back with a fresh revelation about the amount he would demand to tour with Wizkid. His $500,000 per show expectation, coupled with his confidence that venues would sell out worldwide, has renewed interest in their long standing concert plans. His latest comments also raise fresh questions about the earlier announcement, the discussions that preceded it and the possibility of both superstars finally taking their partnership on the road.
Davido names his price for touring with Wizkid
Davido’s appearance on the IONWANNATALK show offered a fresh opportunity to discuss his relationship with Wizkid, particularly the possibility of turning their individual popularity into a joint concert experience. Rather than simply expressing excitement about performing together, the singer spoke about the financial arrangement he would expect if the proposed tour became a reality.
He said, “If we tour together, I’ll ask for $500,000 per show because I know every venue will sell out.”
That statement says quite a lot about how Davido views the commercial potential of the partnership. He believes that putting both musicians on the same bill would attract enough interest to fill venues, with fans of each artiste having an opportunity to see them perform together.
Davido has simply made his financial expectations known. The question of whether both camps would agree on the terms is another matter entirely, especially considering the scale of production, travel, accommodation, security and venue arrangements required for an international tour.
Why Davido is unsure about recording a song with Wizkid
Perhaps the most interesting part of Davido’s interview was his position on making music with Wizkid. While he sounded confident about their ability to attract concert audiences, he was less certain that a song featuring both musicians would become a commercial success.
He explained, “If Wizkid and I do a song together, I don’t know if it will pop because when D’banj and 2Baba did a record together, it didn’t really pop.”
Davido used the collaboration between D’banj and 2Baba to explain why bringing 2 established musicians together does not automatically guarantee a hit. Both artistes may have successful careers and loyal audiences, but the reception of a joint record depends on the music itself and how listeners connect with it.
His observation is particularly interesting because a Davido and Wizkid collaboration has been one of the most talked about possibilities in Nigerian music. Their individual catalogues contain songs that have enjoyed considerable success, but fans are yet to hear an officially released joint record from the 2 superstars.
Davido’s comments also suggest that he sees a difference between performing together and recording together. During a tour, both musicians could perform their established hits, giving audiences an opportunity to enjoy songs they already know. A joint single, however, would have to win listeners over on its own.
Davido reveals why they have not recorded together in 10 years
The singer also addressed the long absence of a joint recording between himself and Wizkid, revealing that they had not recorded together in approximately 10 years.
He reportedly attributed the situation to the fact that they had not been in the same mental space. The explanation offers some insight into why their public appearances and moments of reconciliation have yet to produce a collaborative release.
Their relationship has passed through different stages, with periods of competition, public disagreements and occasions when they appeared comfortable around each other. Despite the attention surrounding their friendship, both musicians have continued to concentrate on their individual careers.
Davido also reflected on how his feelings about their previous disagreements had changed. He reportedly said, “I felt that way at some point but not anymore, and it takes a great man to do that.”
The comment suggests that he no longer holds on to certain feelings that may have affected their relationship in the past. However, it does not amount to an announcement that a joint song, album or tour has been agreed upon.
October 2, 2020: Davido reveals he tried to organise an album, tour
The latest interview is not the first time Davido has spoken about taking his relationship with Wizkid beyond occasional public appearances. During his Black Box Interview with Ebuka Obi Uchendu, published on October 2, 2020, the singer disclosed that he had previously made efforts to organise both a joint album and a tour.
Davido said, “I’ve tried to do an album with Wiz. I’ve tried to do a tour with Wiz. Like we’ve spoken about it.”
The revelation was significant because it showed that the idea of touring together had been discussed long before Wizkid made his public announcement in 2023. Davido was not merely responding to fan demands or entertaining an idea during an interview; he disclosed that he had personally tried to make the arrangement happen.
He also spoke about the competition between them, acknowledging that it had affected their relationship.
“Of course, I felt we were both in competition. He knows that. And that could be the reason…”
Davido went further to explain that their differences did not necessarily mean they disliked each other. He said, “I love Wizkid and he loves me too. But the competition caused this.”
The singer also pointed to the role of their respective fan bases, saying, “The fans don’t make it easy.”
He added another statement that offered a more personal picture of how he viewed their relationship: “I love Wizkid bruh. I know he loves me too.”
Those comments are worth remembering because they came before the public excitement surrounding their 2022 reunion and the proposed 2023 tour. Davido had already expressed interest in working with Wizkid, even while acknowledging that competition and the behaviour of their fans had complicated their relationship.
January 18, 2023: Wizkid announces a joint tour
After Davido’s 2020 disclosure, the possibility of a joint tour received another major boost on January 18, 2023, when Wizkid announced that he and Davido would tour together.
The announcement appeared on Wizkid’s Instagram Story, where he connected the proposed concerts to the period after his More Love, Less Ego tour. His message was short but enough to generate excitement among fans who had waited for such an announcement.
Wizkid wrote, “After my MLLE tour!! Davido and I going on tour! save your coins! I no wan hear pim”.
It was a significant moment because the announcement came directly from Wizkid. Davido had previously spoken about his attempts to arrange a joint tour, but this time fans were hearing from the other musician himself that they would be taking the idea forward.
The message encouraged fans to save money in preparation for the concerts, suggesting that the proposed project would give them an opportunity to watch both artistes perform together. However, Wizkid did not announce specific dates, venues, ticket prices or the countries that would be included.
There was also no detailed information about the promoter responsible for organising the proposed concerts or the financial arrangements between the 2 camps. The announcement generated excitement, but a complete tour schedule never followed.
Why the 2023 Davido, Wizkid tour never happened
The January 2023 announcement created expectations that the musicians would finally embark on a joint concert tour. However, the months passed without the release of confirmed dates or information about ticket sales.
One detail worth noting is that Wizkid did not give a specific date for the beginning of the proposed tour. His message simply stated that it would happen after his More Love, Less Ego tour, without providing a timetable that fans could use to plan around.
Davido had already revealed in 2020 that he had spoken with Wizkid about an album and tour. Wizkid’s 2023 announcement therefore appeared to revive an idea that had been discussed between them for some time.
What remains unclear is the exact reason the concerts failed to take place. Neither musician has provided a comprehensive public explanation establishing whether the delay was connected to scheduling, contractual arrangements, financial negotiations or other circumstances.
Davido’s latest interview has now brought the conversation back, with the singer disclosing the amount he would expect for each performance and expressing confidence in the demand such a tour would generate.
December 2017: Davido makes a surprise appearance at Wizkid’s concert
Long before the 2023 announcement, both musicians had already demonstrated that they could share a stage. One of their memorable encounters happened in December 2017, when Davido appeared as a special guest at Wizkid’s concert at the Eko Convention Centre in Lagos.
The appearance attracted attention because their relationship had been the subject of public discussions for years. Seeing Davido join Wizkid at his own concert was a memorable moment, particularly for fans who had followed the tension surrounding both artistes.
Davido performed his hit song FIA during the event, giving the audience an opportunity to see the 2 musicians together rather than through separate performances. The moment also showed that their professional relationship could accommodate public appearances despite the competition associated with their names.
Their interactions continued at other events, including Davido’s 30 Billion Concert in December 2018. These appearances helped keep the possibility of a closer professional relationship alive, even though they did not result in the joint album or tour Davido had previously discussed.
There is, however, a difference between making a guest appearance at another musician’s concert and committing to an entire international tour. The latter requires both artistes to agree on dates, venues, financial arrangements and other commitments over an extended period.
January 22, 2022: Davido, Wizkid embrace at Lagos nightclub
Another moment that renewed interest in their relationship happened on January 22, 2022, when videos and photographs of Davido and Wizkid embracing at a Lagos nightclub began circulating online.
The encounter attracted considerable attention because their relationship had frequently been discussed in connection with disagreements and competition. Their warm exchange offered a different picture from the public arguments that had characterised some of their previous interactions.
Several entertainers welcomed the development, including 2Baba, who expressed his happiness by writing, “This puts a smile on my face.”
Singer CDQ also shared his excitement after watching the video. He explained that he had spent years trying to maintain a positive relationship between both musicians.
CDQ said, “I just woke up now to a video of Wizkid and David hugging each other. Finally, after I had suffered for years trying to balance the relationship between both.”
He also recalled conversations with the 2 musicians in which they encouraged him to support their respective activities.
According to CDQ, “Wizkid would say (to me), ‘Your brother is hosting a show, won’t you support him’? Meanwhile, Davido would also tell me, ‘Tell your brother to bring a jam; let us work’.”
He further explained, “That was when I knew that these two love each other and they have been inspiring each other to go harder.”
CDQ also suggested that both musicians should release a joint record, proposing that Burna Boy could contribute the chorus. The reunion therefore generated renewed calls for a musical collaboration, although no official joint release followed.
How the rivalry between Davido, Wizkid developed
The relationship between Davido and Wizkid has attracted attention for more than a decade, partly because both musicians became major figures in Nigerian music during a period of growing international interest in Afrobeats.
Their competition has often played out through social media conversations, public exchanges and arguments involving their respective fan bases. One controversy emerged in 2014 after a Wizkid post about proper shows and venues was interpreted by some people as a reference to Davido. Wizkid later denied that interpretation.
Public exchanges continued around 2017, but the musicians also shared stages during the same period. Their December 2017 appearance together and subsequent interactions demonstrated that the relationship was not entirely defined by their disagreements.
Davido’s October 2020 interview offered one of the clearest explanations from his perspective. He admitted that competition had affected their relationship and identified their fan bases as another factor that made things difficult.
The January 2022 embrace subsequently gave fans another reason to believe that their relationship was improving. Wizkid’s January 2023 announcement then raised expectations of a joint tour, although their April 2024 public exchange on X showed that disagreements could still occur.
Their history is therefore a mixture of competition, reconciliation and occasional professional interactions. It is also the background against which Davido’s latest comments about touring with Wizkid should be understood.
What a joint tour could mean for Afrobeats
Bringing Davido and Wizkid together for a series of international concerts would be a major development for Nigerian music. Both artistes have built extensive catalogues, performed outside the country and attracted audiences across different parts of the world.
A joint tour would give fans an opportunity to experience their individual hits within the same concert programme. It could also attract people who have followed their careers separately but would be interested in seeing the 2 musicians share a stage for a complete series of performances.
For promoters, however, the commercial appeal would have to be matched by careful planning. Venue capacity, ticket prices, production costs, travel arrangements, security and concert dates would all influence whether the proposed shows could deliver the financial returns Davido expects.
His $500,000 statement also raises questions about how the musicians would structure their fees. Davido has mentioned his own expected payment, but Wizkid’s proposed fee and the eventual revenue sharing arrangement have not been disclosed.
A successful tour could strengthen Afrobeats’ international presence while bringing together 2 of its most recognisable performers. However, the commercial outcome would depend on the arrangements behind the concerts rather than popularity alone.
What remains unknown about the proposed tour?
As of November 3, 2026, Davido’s latest interview has not amounted to an official announcement that a joint tour with Wizkid has been confirmed. The $500,000 figure represents the amount he says he would demand per show, while his prediction of worldwide sellouts reflects his confidence in their combined appeal.
There is no publicly established confirmation that Wizkid has accepted the latest proposal, that a promoter has been appointed or that both musicians have reached a new contractual agreement. Tour dates, concert venues, ticket prices and participating countries also remain unknown.
The history of the proposed project stretches back several years. Davido disclosed in October 2020 that he had tried to organise an album and tour with Wizkid, while Wizkid publicly announced their proposed concerts on January 18, 2023.
The latest comments have brought that earlier announcement back into the conversation, particularly because Davido has now attached a specific financial expectation to the idea. Whether both musicians will finally agree to take the project beyond public statements remains to be seen.
