Posted by Amarachi on Mon 03rd Feb, 2025 - tori.ng
Franklin urged Samklef to cease his negative comments, stating that he had spoken to him privately as a friend.
Nigerian music executive, Ubi Franklin has fired back at music producer, Samklef for dissing Davido over his Grammy loss.
Following Davido’s loss at the recent Grammy Awards, Samklef took to his X page to mock the singer
Samklef claimed that Davido’s loss was laughable, suggesting that Burna Boy and Wizkid were likely amused by his failed attempt to win a Grammy.
Samklef also took a swipe at Davido’s fans, known as 30BGs, implying that they were overly invested in his success.
He further stated that money cannot compensate for a lack of talent, praising Tems for her genuine gift and humility.
He said: “Burnaboy and Wizkid go Dey one place just Dey laff he wan win Grammy!” “Please check on 30BGs o!
Thank God say dem no dey bribe for Grammy-if not, we for no hear word today!
At the end of the day, money can’t save you if you don’t have real talent. Tems won because she’s truly gifted.
Now she has the house, the private jet, the expensive cars-but no unnecessary show-off.
Just pure talent.”
However, Ubi Franklin, Davido’s aide, quickly came to his defense, rebuking Samklef for his “disrespectful commentary.”
Ubi Franklin reminded Samklef that Davido is not the first artist to be nominated for a Grammy without winning, citing Chris Brown’s 25 nominations before securing two wins.
Franklin urged Samklef to cease his negative comments, stating that he had spoken to him privately as a friend.
He also expressed his certainty that Burna Boy and Wizkid were not bothered by the Grammy outcome, implying that Samklef’s comments were unnecessary and petty.
“Samklef you actually need to stop this please, David is not the first person who has gotten nominated and hasn’t won yet.
Chris Brown after 25 Nominations he just got two.
Stop dragging David into your continuous disrespectful commentary.
I am very certain Burna and wiz aren’t even bothered about the outcome yesterday at the Grammy.
I have spoken to you in private as my friend, you need to actually stop this rubbish you have been doing, please stop.”, he wrote.