Veteran singer Konga criticizes modern Nigerian artists, saying Davido should have used his N250M donations to support struggling music legends instead of charity.
Veteran Nigerian singer Konga has stirred fresh conversation in the music industry after expressing concerns about how legendary artists are treated by the current generation.
Speaking during a recent episode of the Hits Don’t Lie podcast, the “Kabakaba” crooner criticized what he sees as a growing disconnect between today’s stars and the pioneers who helped build the Nigerian music scene.
Konga specifically referenced the widely publicized 2021 birthday donations received by Afrobeats superstar Davido. At the time, Davido raised N200 million from fans and associates, added N50 million of his own funds, and donated the total N250 million to orphanages across Nigeria.
While the gesture was widely praised, Konga believes the funds could have been used differently to uplift struggling veterans in the industry.
According to him, investing in older artists could have reignited their careers and brought renewed energy into the music space.
“If I had been part of Davido’s team, I would have advised him to distribute that money to legends,” Konga said. “Give people like Daddy Showkey and Baba Fryo support—maybe N5 million each—and help them make a comeback.”
He argued that such a move would not only have empowered veteran performers but also reminded the industry of its roots.
Konga went further to claim that many pioneers are now struggling due to a lack of recognition and financial backing, with some even relocating abroad for survival.
He also referenced rapper Lord of Ajasa as an example, questioning why influential figures are not receiving adequate support.
The singer didn’t stop there. He also challenged recent narratives about global success in Afrobeats, reacting to comments by Olamide, who once described Wizkid as Nigeria’s greatest international artist.
Konga pushed back on that claim, insisting that global recognition didn’t start with the current generation.
He highlighted icons like Fela Kuti, King Sunny Ade, and Majek Fashek, noting that they had already taken Nigerian music to international stages long before the digital era.
According to him, the lack of proper documentation in earlier decades has led to underappreciation of their achievements.
Konga concluded by urging modern artists to show humility and acknowledge the foundation laid by those who came before them, warning that the industry risks losing its history if legends continue to be overlooked.