Reported by: Oahimire Omone Precious | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
What began as a simple podcast revelation about a scrapped collaboration has erupted into a full-blown social media war between two of Nigeria's biggest music stars, as Davido and Wande Coal traded blistering insults over an unreleased version of the 2021 hit "Come My Way," with both artists offering sharply conflicting accounts of why the joint track never saw the light of day. The clash, which unfolded on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, has captivated fans and reignited debates about creative control, ego, and the fragility of artiste relationships in the hyper-competitive world of Afrobeats.
The controversy was triggered by Davido's appearance on a recent episode of The Uncut Podcast, where he discussed the shelved collaboration with Wande Coal. According to the DMW label boss, Wande Coal approached him to feature on the song before its original release. Davido said he recorded a verse for what he understood to be the original track, but later discovered that Wande planned to drop the solo version first and save Davido's contribution for a remix. "I didn't record it as a remix," Davido said in the interview. "I think he wanted to drop it first and then drop my own as a remix, and I was like, 'No oh, I didn't record it as a remix.' It would have been nice sha".
But Wande Coal was having none of it. In a fiery post on X (formerly Twitter), the veteran singer challenged Davido's version of events, insisting that "Come My Way" already had a structured release plan and a confirmed date before any collaboration was discussed. "Carry song come give you as how? Song wey been get release plan and date!!! Song wey no be your own you wan dictate release plan. That song fuckin did well without you on it bruv!!" Wande Coal wrote, in a post that quickly went viral.
The exchange did not stop at creative differences. The disagreement quickly descended into personal insults, with both artists trading vicious barbs on social media. Davido fired the first insult, referring to Wande Coal as "Mr little penis". Wande Coal retaliated by calling Davido "Mr toto begger," a reference to a viral video showing Davido on his knees allegedly persuading a woman to have sex with him. The insults have drawn widespread criticism from fans and industry observers, with many expressing disappointment that two respected artistes would resort to such personal attacks over a years-old disagreement.
Davido, however, appeared unrepentant. In a subsequent interview with News Central, he maintained that he had done nothing wrong and reiterated his position that he had recorded his verse for the original song, not a remix. He also suggested that Wande Coal had been seeking his attention for some time. "Wande has been looking for my attention for the past year. He even asked for my number two weeks ago, and I told them not to give him. He is just acting like a baby; he will be fine," Davido said. Despite the tension, Davido acknowledged Wande Coal's influence on his career, describing him as one of the artists he looked up to while growing up.
The unreleased collaboration has been a subject of fan curiosity since a video snippet of Davido and Wande Coal working together in the studio surfaced online years ago. The two artists have previously collaborated on Davido's 2012 song "Throway" and DJ Spinall's 2016 hit "Olowo". However, the latest dispute has cast a shadow over their professional relationship and raised questions about whether they will ever work together again. "Come My Way," which was produced by Bruno and Screwface and released in October 2021, became a hit without Davido's verse. The song marked Wande Coal's return with a new single at the time and has since become a fan favourite.
The clash has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with many taking sides on social media. Some have defended Davido, arguing that he had every right to control how his verse was used, while others have backed Wande Coal, pointing out that the song was his and that it achieved success without Davido's input. The dispute has also reignited broader conversations about the lack of unity among Afrobeats artistes, a topic Davido himself had recently addressed.
As of the time of this report, neither artiste has indicated any intention to release the previously recorded collaboration. The war of words appears to have subsided, but the damage to their relationship may linger. For fans who had hoped to hear the joint version of "Come My Way," the dream remains unfulfilled, overshadowed by ego, pride, and a bitter public feud that has left a sour taste in the mouths of many.
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