Davido has shared the origin story of his track “B4 B4”, revealing that the song was initially created by fellow Nigerian artists Mayorkun and FOLA. The Afrobeats star detailed the collaboration during a recent interview with Carterefe.
According to Davido, Mayorkun and FOLA had already completed the song before Mayorkun sent it to him and asked him to contribute a verse. After Davido recorded his part, Mayorkun offered him the track for his sixth studio album, Oriadé.
“They put me on the song. Na Mayorkun & FOLA at first, then Mayorkun sent it to me that he wants me on the song. When I did my verse, Mayorkun said I can have it for my album,” Davido explained.
Davido also admitted that “B4 B4” almost did not make the final tracklist. The album was already finished, and he was undecided about including it until a member of his team, Israel DMW, intervened with a persuasive plea.
“I had already finished the album and I wasn’t sure if ‘B4 B4’ would get on it. But Israel DMW said, ‘Oga the song sweet oh, abeg.’ But at least he didn’t leak it like ‘Flex My Soul,'” Davido joked, referencing a previous incident involving his longtime aide.
The remarks have generated discussion among listeners, many of whom consider “B4 B4” a highlight of the album.
