Nigerian superstar Davido has finally met and hosted legendary highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos, fulfilling a promise after sampling Chimezie's 2010 hit...

Nigerian superstar Davido has finally met and hosted legendary highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos, fulfilling a promise after sampling Chimezie's 2010 hit "Because of English" in his song "With You" featuring Omah Lay. Davido revealed in a FaceTime call that Bright Chimezie's music inspired "With You," and he expressed a strong desire to meet him in person to thank him for his influence.

During their meeting, Davido praised Bright's  impact on the music industry, and the two shared moments of laughter, singing, and mutual respect. Bright Chimezie danced to "With You" and thanked Davido for crediting his song, calling Davido's track a "beautiful piece of work". The interaction was warmly received by fans as a meaningful show of intergenerational respect in Nigerian music.

The encounter also sparked some tribal criticisms online, but Davido responded firmly by declaring, "I'm Igbo by blood," emphasizing unity beyond ethnic lines. This meeting has reignited interest in Bright Chimezie's music and highlighted the power of music to bridge generations and cultures in Nigeria