Davido reveals shocking details about ‘B4 B4’ on Oriadé

In a candid sit-down with Carterefe, Davido just dropped some fascinating intel about one of Oriadé‘s most infectious cuts—and the story behind “B4 B4” is wilder than fans might have imagined.

The Afrobeats heavyweight revealed that the song featuring Mayorkun and FOLA wasn’t even his to begin with. Originally crafted by the duo, “B4 B4” had a completely different destiny until Mayorkun extended an invitation for Davido to lay down a verse. What happened next? Pure collaborative magic. After hearing what the OBO brought to the table, Mayorkun made an executive decision: Davido could claim the track for his sixth studio album. “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 shared, pulling back the curtain on how fluidly Nigerian artists create together.

But here’s where it gets even more interesting—”B4 B4″ nearly didn’t survive the final cut. With Oriadé already wrapped and ready to go, Davido was on the fence about squeezing in one more track. Enter Israel DMW, the artist’s trusted aide, who apparently has pretty solid musical instincts. “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, throwing in a cheeky dig at a past mishap that had fans cracking up.

The revelation has ignited fresh appreciation for the track across social media, with listeners now understanding the serendipitous journey that brought “B4 B4” to life. It’s a testament to the organic, collaborative spirit driving Afrobeats forward—where a song can shift hands, evolve, and ultimately find its perfect home.

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