Davido’s Grammy Snub: “Deliver a project deserving of one” netizen slams Davido
The internet is ablaze with opinions about Davido’s Grammy loss. Some fans are sympathetic, while others are less forgiving, accusing him of not producing Grammy-worthy music. One netizen, Letom, ignited the conversation with a post comparing Davido’s situation to Burna Boy’s journey. “When Burna Boy lost his first Grammy nomination, Nigerians trolled him relentlessly, and not a single person defended him. The Port Harcourt boy was devastated and even vomited, as he mentioned in Level Up. But he picked himself up, released Twice as Tall, and went on to win the Grammy. No amount of pity will lead to success. If Davido wants a Grammy, he needs to deliver a project deserving of one.”
This sparked a flurry of reactions. One netizen retorted, “Even Davido enter studio go troll am. No amount of gaslighting can make me stop, na audience wey I no get Dey pain me. I for dedicate this account just for his h@te alone,” underscoring an internet animosity towards Davido. Another echoed Letom’s sentiment, saying, “They’ve just been crying since, if David wants a Grammy he should make a Grammy worthy song and stop playing the victim card please. This is getting so annoying.”
However, some defended Davido, pointing out the difficulty of winning a Grammy. “Before another Nigerian will win a Grammy with their original album ehn, it would take time. Even Burna wouldn’t be able to recreate TAT,” one fan argued. Another comment suggested that external influence plays a role: “To win a Grammy you need to give up creative control to the powers that be which is the Grammy voters. Burna gave up creative control on “Twice As Tall” to Diddy who had major influence with the Grammy voters.” This raises the question, Does winning a Grammy require more than just great music? Is it about connections and strategic collaborations, like Burna Boy’s alleged partnership with Diddy? Whatever the answer, the debate surrounding Davido’s Grammy journey is far from over.
