Veteran musician Seyi Sodimu has shared his thoughts on the potential political influence of Nigeria’s Afrobeats stars, suggesting that singer Davido could succeed in politics even ahead of Burna Boy.
Speaking on the What I Know podcast, Sodimu analysed the strengths of the Afrobeats “Big 3” — Davido, Burna Boy, and Wizkid — noting that their impact extends well beyond music.
He explained that while Burna Boy dominates global stages with his performances and Wizkid wields a unique, almost cult-like fan influence, Davido’s appeal reaches far beyond entertainment.
“The Big 3 are all doing music for different reasons,” Sodimu said. “Burna Boy has conquered the stage, and he is very good. Wizkid is special. But Davido surpasses music.”
He added that Davido’s widespread grassroots popularity, charitable work, and connections across social classes could make him a strong candidate if he ever pursued elective office.
“If Davido ran for governor today, he would win. But I don’t think Burna Boy could win as a governor,” Sodimu remarked.
His comments echo an earlier prediction by media entrepreneur and former senator Ben Murray-Bruce, who suggested that Davido could one day become governor of Osun State — a notion reinforced by his political lineage, as his uncle, Ademola Adeleke, currently serves as Osun State governor.