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I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by nlfpmod(mod): 11:46am On Feb 02

Grammy 2026: I thought Davido didn’t like me – Omah Lay

Afrobeats singer Omah Lay said he initially assumed Davido didn’t like him.

But the assumption was later proven wrong, paving the way for their Grammy-nominated collaboration “With You”.

According to him, he saw a clip of Davido reacting positively to his music, which changed his perception.

The singer made the revelation in a GRAMMY red carpet interview with OkayAfrica, shared by HYPETRIBE on Monday, stating that the assumption was quickly dispelled, and they connected, leading to their collaboration.

“I was in the house, really, and I was going through it when I saw it, and I lost my mind.

“It was the fact that I didn’t know Davido was like that. I thought we had a beef. I thought he didn’t like me.

“It was funny, and we connected so well after that. Boom—magic happened,” he said.

Omah Lay described their work together as effortless and organic.

Omah Lay was optimistic about his chances at the Grammys, but also acknowledged the strong Nigerian presence in the Best African Music Performance category. “Me and Davido, of course,” he said when asked who he expects to win. “But Burna is there, Ayra is there, Wizkid is there. Any of us—I mean, we are repping Nigeria.”

Despite being nominated alongside other Nigerian stars, the Best African Music Performance award went to South Africa’s Tyla for “Push 2 Start”.

https://thenationonlineng.net/grammy-2026-i-thought-davido-didnt-like-me-omah-lay/

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Sonnobax15(m): 11:57am On Feb 02*

Davido na free spirited dude normally.

Na when he come Carter Efe studio,na from that day I begin like the guy.

Unlike that slim fitted cankerworm wey e pride go soon finish e career angry

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by wellmax(m): 11:59am On Feb 02

Better luck next time. All the best hits. Keep cooking

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by kolafolabi(m): 11:59am On Feb 02

Omah Lay’s comment was not a diss or accusation; it was a candid reflection on assumptions he once had. What matters more is how that assumption transformed into respect, friendship, and creative teamwork. That is the real headline here.

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by LabStores: 11:59am On Feb 02

David is a very cool and friendly person...

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Agricmoney(m): 11:59am On Feb 02

their combo was cool.

Anyway, Agriculture is life

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Sonofgod1990(m): 11:59am On Feb 02

But oma lay is more than davido

Remembered when oma lay was coming to my house for a launch

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Risingblue008(m): 12:00pm On Feb 02

As far as music is concern here in Nigeria,
I give it up to
OMAY LAY &
BURNA BOY,
na this two guys get music for head ,
Talk of beatiings and lyrics,
Message and understanding,
Their music get'am

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by PulaPower: 12:01pm On Feb 02

This is why assumptions is not good..

Why e no go like you?

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by KingDashx(m): 12:01pm On Feb 02

Carry for waist.

All this wack musicians eh

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by KingDashx(m): 12:02pm On Feb 02

Hope say him dey remember you

Sonofgod1990:
But oma lay is more than davido

Remembered when oma lay was coming to my house for a launch

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by KingDashx(m): 12:03pm On Feb 02

Where davido grammy?
Kankerworm get grammy oh

Sonnobax15:

Davido na free spirited dude normally.

Na when he come Carter Efe studio,na from that day I begin like the guy.

Unlike that slim fitted cankerworm wey dey pride go soon finish e career

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by fredoooooo: 12:04pm On Feb 02

You should like yourself that's all that matters ...

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Sonofgod1990(m): 12:06pm On Feb 02

KingDashx:
Hope say him dey remember you

I'm already a made man. No need to beg him for anything

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by cr7lomo: 12:06pm On Feb 02

OBO no be wizchild or Burna child

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Ayatullah(m): 12:07pm On Feb 02

Who go like you with these your badly burnt teeth? Wetin you dey chop, drink or smoke?

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by KingDashx(m): 12:14pm On Feb 02

Oya na
Everywhere good
Mr Made Man

Sonofgod1990:
I'm already a made man. No need to beg him for anything

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by fyneboi79(m): 12:15pm On Feb 02

Sonnobax15:

Davido na free spirited dude normally.

Na when he come Carter Efe studio,na from that day I begin like the guy.

Unlike that slim fitted cankerworm wey dey pride go soon finish e career

You leave your Keke to become NL monitoring spirit of every topic? grin

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Sonofgod1990(m): 12:16pm On Feb 02

KingDashx:
Oya na
Everywhere good
Mr Made Man

No wahala my boy. Welcome

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Silentgroper(m): 12:20pm On Feb 02

Ayatullah:
Who go like you with these your badly burnt teeth? Wetin you dey chop, drink or smoke?

I'm pretty sure it glaring that's a brace or a silver - like artificial teeth ...

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Zone15: 12:21pm On Feb 02

Davido is a nice person, I see

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by chatinent: 12:27pm On Feb 02

After Grammy, there's always a consolatory PR that pops out somewhere in the Sahara.

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by skywalker240(m): 12:30pm On Feb 02

Ayatullah:
Who go like you with these your badly burnt teeth? Wetin you dey chop, drink or smoke?

That's a dental brace

Haba

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by StoryHaven: 12:31pm On Feb 02

Risingblue008:
As far as music is concern here in Nigeria,
I give it up to
OMAY LAY &
BURNA BOY,
na this two guys get music for head ,
Talk of beatiings and lyrics,
Message and understanding,
Their music get'am

One man's food... shocked

Gkvxmgfm nice. Just jnbvfhn jbghnhfhbc jtshj ugxbnj hbbhfcnn jhvnjgv igxgujb yudd

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by StoryHaven: 12:35pm On Feb 02*

KingDashx:
Where davido grammy?
Kankerworm get grammy oh

Gumbody Grammy no be Grammy.

Go sleep.

Yen yen yen.

Shorkor, Shorkor, Shorkor, Shorkor
Na music?

Joro, joro, joro , jaara joro wey e tif from the same Fela he disrespected na music?

Na so Original Jorojaarajoro poor reach?

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by pigmania: 12:37pm On Feb 02

skywalker240:
That's a dental brace

Haba

No be brace, na grill (jewelry)

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by skywalker240(m): 12:37pm On Feb 02

pigmania:
No be brace, na grill (jewelry)

Okay thanks 🙏

Very much true

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Passionate888: 12:54pm On Feb 02

Davido no too get problem

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by WesleyPepper: 1:00pm On Feb 02

Sonnobax15:

Davido na free spirited dude normally.

Na when he come Carter Efe studio,na from that day I begin like the guy.

Unlike that slim fitted cankerworm wey dey pride go soon finish e career

See the bile you are vomiting on too small boy wey you fit born. Shame no Dey catch you . Nah so easy nah him you Dey ride keke at 50🤨🤨
Even if the career finish at this level, e don try . 15 years on top no be joke
I was in secondary school when the so called cankerworm broke out and revolutionize the game. Now I’m almost a decade into my practice with a child and that cankerworm is still on top progressing and making money .
You better stop the hate so you can make a headway too
Fvvvvvl at 40

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Re: I Thought Davido Didn’t Like Me – Omah Lay by Moroccoguy: 1:17pm On Feb 02

People like Davido will never win Grammy, he will be getting the nomination every year but he will not win it.

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