Davido reveals shocking details about ‘B4 B4’ on Oriadé

In an eye-opening conversation with Carterefe, Davido pulled back the curtain on one of the most infectious tracks from his sixth studio album, Oriadé, dropping a revelation that’s got fans buzzing across social media.

The megastar disclosed that “B4 B4,” which has become a standout anthem on the project, wasn’t even written for him. The track originally belonged entirely to Mayorkun and FOLA, who had already wrapped up the record before Davido ever touched it. It was only when Mayorkun extended an invitation for OBO to jump on the song that things took an unexpected turn. “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. It’s a testament to the generous, collaborative spirit that continues to define Nigeria’s music scene, where artists freely pass songs between each other in pursuit of the best possible outcome.

But the story gets even more interesting. Davido revealed that “B4 B4” nearly got left on the cutting room floor entirely. With Oriadé already locked in and ready to go, he was on the fence about adding the track until his longtime aide Israel DMW intervened with some persuasive feedback. “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 mishap with a cheeky grin. The playful dig had fans in stitches while simultaneously highlighting just how close we came to never hearing this banger. Thanks to Israel’s insistence and Mayorkun’s generosity, “B4 B4” made the final cut and has since solidified its place as a fan favorite on the album.

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