{"id":115841,"date":"2025-05-20T01:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T01:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/115841\/"},"modified":"2025-05-20T01:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T01:49:09","slug":"davido-hosts-highlife-legend-bright-chimezie-in-lagos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/115841\/","title":{"rendered":"Davido hosts highlife legend Bright Chimezie in Lagos"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Afrobeats Superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has linked up with legendary Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie in Lagos.\n<\/p>\n<p>In videos shared on Instagram on Monday, Davido was seen warmly greeting and engaging in lively conversation with the iconic performer, known for his signature \u201cZigima\u201d style.\n<\/p>\n<p>This face-to-face moment follows a recent video call between the two, where Davido paid tribute to Chimezie and credited his 2018 song \u201cBecause of English\u201d as the inspiration behind Davido\u2019s latest track \u201cWith You,\u201d featuring Omah Lay.\n<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI got inspiration from your song, God bless you\u201d Davido said during the call, which was posted by nightlife mogul Cubana Chief Priest.<\/p>\n<p>During the conversation, Davido previewed the \u201cWith You\u201d music video for Chimezie and extended a warm invitation to Lagos, saying, \u201cIt would be nice to meet you face-to-face.\u201d .\n<\/p>\n<p>Bright Chimezie responded warmly, praising the song as a \u201cbeautiful piece of work\u201d and expressing his appreciation for Davido\u2019s homage.\n<\/p>\n<p>Chimezie responded warmly, calling the new song \u201ca beautiful piece of work\u201d and commending Davido\u2019s appreciation for his musical legacy.<\/p>\n<p>Click the link to watch the video:\n<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\ud835\udc15\ud835\udc08\ud835\udc03\ud835\udc04\ud835\udc0e: \ud835\udc03\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc2f\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1d\ud835\udc28 \ud835\udc07\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2c\ud835\udc2d\ud835\udc2c \ud835\udc07\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc25\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1f\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc27\ud835\udc1d \ud835\udc01\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc2d \ud835\udc02\ud835\udc21\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc26\ud835\udc1e\ud835\udc33\ud835\udc22\ud835\udc1e \ud835\udc08\ud835\udc27 \ud835\udc0b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc20\ud835\udc28\ud835\udc2c\n<\/p>\n<p>Afrobeats Superstar David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido has linked up with legendary Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie in Lagos.\n<\/p>\n<p>In videos shared on\u2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/M44NMfZAIE\">pic.twitter.com\/M44NMfZAIE<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MobilePunch\/status\/1924560632478568593?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">May 19, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p> All rights reserved. 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