Bright Chimezie Says He’s Proud to Inspire Davido’s New Song
Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie has expressed great joy after Davido said he was inspired by one of his old songs. Davido recently revealed that his new track With You, featuring Omah Lay, was inspired by Chimezie’s classic hit Because Of English.
Chimezie, who made a cameo appearance in the music video for With You, said he had no idea about the connection until Davido told him personally. He spoke about the moment in an interview with Hip TV and shared how surprised and happy he felt.
He said it was an honour to be recognised by a star like Davido. The music legend thanked him for being humble and sincere about the inspiration. According to Chimezie, Davido called him directly to explain how much the old song meant to him, and that made the moment even more special.
Chimezie also mentioned that although older musicians have stepped back to let the younger generation grow, they are still active in the industry. He recently signed a publishing deal with Sony Music and said he is still making music.
He explained that veteran artists gave space for the younger ones to shine, but they are still around and creating good music. His words show the respect and support between old and new Nigerian music talents.
Davido’s kind gesture has brought new attention to Bright Chimezie’s long-lasting impact on Nigerian music. It shows how Afrobeats continues to grow by connecting different generations of musicians and keeping the culture alive.
