In a recent interview on The Baller Alert, Omah Lay expressed his admiration for Afrobeats megastar Davido, whom he referred to as a legend. When asked about his dream collaboration, Omah Lay named Davido and revealed that they have a song set to be released soon.
The Port Harcourt-born singer described the upcoming collaboration as a perfect match for their vibes. “Actually, we have a song, and it’s coming out soon. I am very excited about the record because it’s something I never imagined would be this great and cool,” Omah Lay stated. He praised Davido, saying, “The way we got along and made the record is so cool, and Davido is also an amazing person.”
Discussing the rise of Afrobeats in the US, Omah Lay emphasized the significance of notable stars like Davido, stating, “Davido is a legend. He is big, big,” acknowledging his immense contribution to the global popularity of Afrobeats.
The announcement of their collaboration comes after Omah Lay stirred online discussions by previously expressing that he thought Davido hated him. While he kept the title of the upcoming song under wraps, he mentioned it would be released soon, building anticipation among fans. This collaboration is expected to precede his highly anticipated sophomore album, which Omah Lay recently revealed he had to restart after someone stole his original idea.
Speaking on his relationships with other Nigerian Afrobeats stars, Omah Lay noted that while there is mutual respect among them, the competition drives them to excel and strive for greatness.
