Nigerian music executive Ubi Franklin has called out producer Samklef for mocking Davido after his loss at the 67th Grammy Awards.
Despite receiving six nominations, Davido didn’t secure a win, which led Samklef to suggest that Burna Boy and Wizkid might be laughing at him. He also praised Tems for winning Best African Music Performance and implied that money can’t replace real talent.
In response, Ubi Franklin took to social media, urging Samklef to stop using Davido’s name for controversy. He reminded him that many top artists, including Chris Brown, have faced multiple losses before winning. He also stated that Burna Boy and Wizkid likely have no interest in such negativity.
Ubi emphasized that he had privately spoken to Samklef before and urged him to put an end to the constant disrespect.