Afrobeats star Davido has fulfilled his promise by hosting Nigerian highlife legend Bright Chimezie to his Lagos home. The emotional visitation was captured and went viral, with users of the social media platform screaming praises on fan pages across generations.
Davido had previously revealed how much he loved Chimezie’s music and expressed hopes of meeting him someday. That became possible as the musician welcomed the highlife legend with smiles, laughs, and open arms.
The two are observed laughing, cracking jokes, and taking pictures together in the video. Davido stated that the meeting was a fantasy because Bright Chimezie’s music raised him up and fueled his passion for traditional sounds.
Bright Chimezie became popular in the 1980s through his characteristic highlife genre called “Zigima Sound”—a mix of traditional beats, highlife, and narration. His songs addressed social problems in a way that was humorous and wise, and this won him a loyal following, particularly in the South-East.
Davido’s action is at the time when the majority of young musicians are accepting and embracing their veteran peers who paved the way. His actions in inviting Chimezie over showed respect for his veteran counterpart, as well as introducing the legend to a new generation.
The video has proceeded to create a buzz on the web, with the majority expressing gratitude to Davido for his humility and affection for culture. Some viewers are even calling for the two to work together.
In summary, Davido’s experience with Bright Chimezie was a fan moment elevated—it was music, legacy, and solidarity bridging across generations.
