Singers Jaywon Juwonlo and Dammy Krane have engaged in a bitter exchange stemming from Jaywon’s defense of superstar artist Davido. The dispute has quickly escalated, drawing attention from fans across Nigeria’s vibrant entertainment landscape and revealing deeper divisions within the music community.
The controversy began when Jaywon publicly defended Davido against criticism the latter had received for comments made during a foreign interview. Davido had reportedly cautioned Black Americans against relocating to Africa, citing economic difficulties – a statement that initially sparked backlash from many Nigerians who felt the artist was disparaging his homeland.
Taking to social media, Jaywon questioned the whereabouts of Davido’s critics in light of Nigeria’s current economic situation. A few months ago, when Davido spoke about the country’s state in an interview, some people quickly came together to call him out as if he was lying. Abeg, where are those people today? The reality is clear: Nigerians are their own biggest problem,” Jaywon stated, suggesting that recent events had vindicated Davido’s assessment.
Jaywon didn’t stop there. In a separate post, he directed criticism toward fans of Wizkid, another prominent Nigerian artist often considered Davido’s main industry rival. Just because say you dey suffer no mean say everybody dey suffer!! 97% of FCs are nothing but empty heads. Cuz even things wey no concern dem Dem go put mouth!!” he wrote, using “FC” to refer to Wizkid’s fan club, essentially accusing them of interfering in matters unrelated to them and making uninformed comments.
This broadside against Wizkid’s supporters appears to have prompted Dammy Krane to enter the fray. In a pointed response to Jaywon’s comments about Wizkid’s fanbase, Dammy Krane launched a personal attack: “Jay-lost na you no wan comot FLOPIDO’s gbolahan form your mouth. I own you, Jay Jay.” The derogatory reference to Davido as “FLOPIDO” made clear Dammy’s position in the ongoing rivalry between Nigeria’s top music stars.
The confrontation quickly intensified as Jaywon responded to Dammy Krane’s provocation with equal fervor. You Dey curse me like say I owe your papa money. Every little thing your career this, your career that, and your father had none,” Jaywon fired back, referencing what appears to be ongoing criticism from Dammy regarding his professional accomplishments in the music industry.
This public dispute has resonated with Nigerian music fans, many of whom have taken sides in the conflict. Notably, public sentiment appears to favor Jaywon, with numerous social media users criticizing Dammy Krane for his involvement in what they perceive as an unnecessary confrontation.
One user with the handle Enesylee19 commented, “This Dammy needs therapy,” suggesting the artist’s behavior indicated deeper issues. Another commenter, Petez Slims, observed, “Of course, Dammy Krane preeq go stand once he hears Davido’s name,” implying that Dammy Krane has a history of inserting himself into conversations involving Davido.
The criticism of Dammy Krane continued with user Eniola Sarah questioning, “Dammy Krane dey talk about person career ke? No, be your hand supposed to type that thing,” suggesting hypocrisy in Dammy criticizing another artist’s career trajectory. Another commenter under the handle Crashits delivered perhaps the most colorful critique, calling Dammy Krane “the real example of He goat in human flesh.
This latest controversy highlights the often complex and contentious relationships within Nigeria’s music industry, where personal loyalties, fan allegiances, and industry rivalries frequently spill into public view. The enduring competition between Davido and Wizkid, two of Africa’s biggest musical exports, continues to polarize fans and fellow artists alike, creating an environment where seemingly unrelated comments can quickly escalate into full-blown conflicts.
The dispute also underscores the significant role social media plays in amplifying and perpetuating industry beefs. Platforms like Twitter (now X) have become battlegrounds where artists and fans alike can engage in real-time, often unfiltered exchanges that both entertain and divide their audience.
Industry observers note that such public disagreements, while potentially damaging to personal relationships, often serve to increase visibility for all parties involved. The controversy ensures that Jaywon, Dammy Krane, and of course, Davido remain topics of conversation in Nigeria’s always-active entertainment news cycle.
As the situation continues to develop, fans remain divided on whether Davido’s original comments about Africa’s economic challenges were justified or whether they represented an unfair characterization of the continent. Meanwhile, the spillover effect has created yet another chapter in the ongoing saga of Nigerian music industry rivalries, providing ample material for social media discussions and entertainment news coverage.
For now, neither Davido nor Wizkid has directly commented on the dispute between Jaywon and Dammy Krane, though their respective fan bases remain actively engaged in defending their favored artists.
