By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Collaboration in Nigerian music has given us hits, but some pairings seem practically impossible.
Fans want them; everyone talks about them—but for various reasons, they may never occur. Below are seven dream collabs unlikely to happen (for now), and why.
1. Wizkid vs Davido
Wizkid and Davido are two of Nigeria’s biggest names, yet they’ve never dropped a song together. Davido’s manager once explained that while there have been collaborations in the industry, bringing together the “Big Three” (Wizkid, Davido, Burna Boy) is difficult because of fan pressure, rivalry, and status.
2. Burna Boy vs Davido
Though they once worked together (“Trumpet”) before Burna Boy became the global star he is today, their relationship now seems strained. Davido admitted he doesn’t have a personal relationship with Burna Boy anymore. The rivalry and public perception make their working together very unlikely.
3. Ruger vs Bxn
Both artists engage in playful (or serious) online rivalry, with fans fueling the tension. Their styles are similar—alté and street sounds—but that same overlap may make collaboration messy and competitive, rather than creative.
4. Zinoleesky vs Seyi Vibes
These two have had public disagreements, and their feud seems more personal than professional. A collaboration might require too much reconciliation, which doesn’t currently appear likely.
5. Portable vs Wizkid
Portable has made waves and even got attention from legends like Olamide. But Portable’s outspoken style and controversies may be too much for mainstream superstars like Wizkid, who generally stay away from messy public drama. It would be a high-risk feature.
6. Naira Marley vs Ric Hassani
The clash here isn’t personal, but genre and public image are very different. Naira Marley thrives on street music, controversial hits, and bold antics. Ric Hassani is known for smoother, more conscious/romantic styles. The mix might clash more than it complements.
7. Asa vs Portable
Asa’s music is soul-driven, mellow, often introspective. Portable is loud, confrontational, heavily street-influenced. Their audiences are almost opposite. A collab could alienate both fan-bases, making it very unlikely.
Final Thoughts
While music thrives on unexpected surprises, collaborations often need more than just talent—they need good relations, aligned brands, similar audience expectations, and risk management.
For many of these pairings, the rivalries, genre differences, or image gaps are too large to bridge easily. Maybe one day these dreams will come true—but for now, they remain “collabs that probably won’t happen.”
