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Rick Ross lauds Davido, calls him his favorite Nigerian artist, expresses desire to meet him

Rick Ross revealed his favorite African artist

idowu by idowu
January 17, 2025
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Rick Ross revealed his favorite African artist
  • American rapper Rick Ross names Nigerian music star Davido as his favorite Nigerian artist, calling him a “future legend” and a “king.”
  • He expresses deep admiration for Davido’s impact on the music industry.
  • In the video, Rick Ross urges Davido to continue building bridges across the African continent and to keep promoting African music on a global scale.
  • In addition to Davido, Rick Ross also names DJ Mekzy, Young Wise, Young Marley, and Alpha P as his favorite African artists, praising them as icons and superstars in the music industry.

American rapper William Leonard Roberts II, popularly known as Rick Ross, has revealed his favorite African artists in a video shared on his Instagram story.

The rap star, currently in Cape Town, South Africa, praised a select group of musicians, describing them as icons and pivotal figures in the music industry.

Rick Ross expressed special admiration for Nigerian singer Davido, naming him his favorite artist from Nigeria.

He referred to the “Awake” crooner as a “future legend” and encouraged him to continue fostering unity and growth in Africa’s music industry. Ross further expressed his desire to meet Davido.

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Rick Ross revealed his favorite African artist
Rick Ross.

In his message, he acknowledged Davido’s contributions to the global music scene and referred to him as a king, urging him to continue building bridges across the African continent.

Apart from Davido, Rick Ross named several other African artists, including DJ Mekzy, Young Wise, Young Marley, and Alpha P, whom he described as superstars and icons.

The rapper applauded their efforts in promoting African music and encouraged them to maintain their momentum.

The rapper’s video quickly garnered attention, sparking reactions from fans and followers on social media.

Netizens Reactions…

@mdave.femo said: “Future legends?. And Davido is on the List?. C’mon. He a Legend already. “

@henrycruse said: “He’s just chasing clout.”

@koko_of_calabar said: “So him go come online come the call their name, no respect at all,those names are our African superstars, so put some respect by going to their DM @richforever.”

@asp_younfd said: “Dude using African artist to promote his deals with branded liquor 🥃 companies.”

@ninejmia said: “Chop it mxx.”

@icewaTEROFFICIAL said: “This guy na scam anytime him enter him go use us promote him project to go viral after him go back him go unfollow dem.” 

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