Davido, the Nigerian superstar, has finally let us in on a little secret: how his chart-topping song “With You” featuring Omah Lay came into existence. It wasn’t planned in a fancy studio boardroom, oh no! It all started with a bit of a social media kerfuffle. Get ready to hear the juicy details behind this epic collaboration that has the music world buzzing!
- The unexpected origin of Davido and Omah Lay’s collaboration.
- How an American streamer’s visit to Lagos sparked the connection.
- The crucial role of social media in bridging the gap between the two artists.
- The story behind selecting “With You” from multiple recorded tracks.
- The massive success and accolades the song has garnered, including a Grammy nomination.
- The heartwarming nod from Highlife legend, Bright Chimezie.
The Viral Moment That Started It All
You won’t believe how this hit song was born! Grammy-nominated singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, shared the fascinating tale of his collaboration with Omah Lay (real name Stanley Omah Didia) on their track “With You”. Turns out, it all kicked off during a visit from popular American streamer Kai Cenat to Lagos. While cruising to a club, Davido played an Omah Lay tune, and Kai, curious, asked who it was. Davido, impressed, exclaimed that Omah Lay was “hot.”
The plot thickened the next day when Omah Lay, seeing the shoutout on the livestream, tweeted his surprise, mentioning, “Wow! Davido gave me a shoutout on a livestream, I thought he hated me.” This tweet was the unexpected spark!