Fan Backlash Erupts After Omah Lay Excludes Davido and Wizkid from Music Idol List

Nigerian singer Omah Lay sparks outrage among fans after omitting Davido and Wizkid from his list of role models during a recent radio interview.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 23, 2026, 7:54 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Legit.ng

The Kiss Extra Interview and Idol Selection

Stanley Omah Didia, widely known as Omah Lay, recently sat down for a "no-holds-barred" interview on the radio station Kiss Extra to discuss his career and the state of the Nigerian music industry. When asked to identify the figures he considers his idols and role models, Omah Lay listed Burna Boy, Ayra Starr, Drake, and The Weeknd. The selection was notable not just for its inclusion of international stars, but for its exclusion of two-thirds of Nigeria's "Big Three"—Davido and Wizkid.

Backlash from the DMW and Wizkid Camps

The omission immediately triggered a wave of "outrage" online. Supporters of Davido were particularly vocal, pointing to Omah Lay’s previous collaboration with the DMW boss on the track “With You” as a reason he should have shown more professional "gratitude." Comments from fans described the singer as an "ungrateful Port Harcourt boy," while others questioned how a contemporary artist could ignore the foundational impact of Davido’s career. Conversely, fans of Wizkid (known as Wizkid FC) found humor in the situation, using the interview to taunt rival fanbases, despite their own favorite also being left off the primary "idol" list in certain clips of the discussion.

"My Head is Not Correct": Insights into Creative Process

Beyond the controversy of role models, Omah Lay provided a rare glimpse into his psychological approach to music. He described himself as a person who feels incomplete without the act of creation. "My head is not correct," he remarked bluntly, explaining that his obsessive drive to create art is what fuels his unique sound. He further expressed extreme confidence in his future trajectory, boldly predicting that he will become the wealthiest artist on earth by consistently delivering projects that "change the game" of global music.