People Thought I Would Amount To Nothing Because I Was Mimicking Davido – Nasboi

Popular content creator and singer, Nasboi, has disclosed that during his early days in the entertainment industry people thought he would amount to nothing.

He stated this while celebrating his fourth year in the industry.

Speaking via his Instagram account, Nasboi said that early in his career, people doubted his potential, saying he would amount to nothing, especially after mimicking Davido’s style.

However, the singer said he has proven his critics wrong and has achieved success and growth over the past four years.

He expressed gratitude and attributed his progress to God.

Nasboi wrote, “Reminded, I’m that guy that people said after this mimicking @davido nothing for me. lol…. 4 years later, still here. Na God! Watch me grow bigger.”

The singer also announced an upcoming collaboration with legendary singer 2Baba, whom he considers a mentor.

He described this as his biggest achievement, stating that the track will be massive.

“If I follow plenty talk for twitter I for no dey move. Most importantly, the boy dey grow everyday…. Biggest achievement is having a track with my idolo 2Baba. It’s gonna be so big,” he said.

Afrobeats Artistes Now On Same Level With Drake – Davido

Meanwhile, grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, has asserted that Afrobeats singers are now on the same level as international music giants like Drake.

Naija News reports that Davido made this known while speaking at a panel discussion with the United States Advisory Council on Africa Diaspora Engagement and Leaders in Nigeria’s Creative Industries.

Davido emphasised that Afrobeats artistes are now selling out shows and generating enormous revenue, comparable to their pop and hip-hop counterparts.

He said: “Afrobeats artists are now selling the same tickets as Drake. One song as an Afrobeats artiste can change your generation.”

According to the ‘Unavailable’ crooner, the earnings from an Afrobeats single can translate to generational wealth, highlighting the significant impact of the genre’s global surge in popularity.

Davido encouraged young artistes to focus on collaborating with their peers rather than chasing international features.

He said, “When you collaborate with your friends, they put their all.”