Trinidadian rapper and singer-songwriter, Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty better known as Nicki Minaj has revealed the reason behind her collaboration with Afrobeats Star, Davido.
The Queen of Rap released her latest single, her latest single, “If It’s Okay.” following this, fans have taken to microbogging platform, X to ask why she featured Davido.
Responding to the fan’s question, Nicki Minaj shared her vision, explaining that she chose to collaborate with Davido to blend her bold hip-hop style with the vibrant, soulful rhythms of Afrobeats.
She explained that she was searching for a sound that would revolutionize the music scene, and Davido, with his captivating melodies and lyrical brilliance, was the perfect choice to bring that vision to life.
The X user wrote
“What drew you to Davido for the song ‘If It’s Okay’? In my opinion, he was an ideal choice for this incredible masterpiece! He was speaking that ish”.
She responded
“That man is an incredible writer & melody maker. It’s always a pleasure working with him b/c of our mutual respect for one another
“I asked him to be a part of it in order to bring out the Afro beats tempo/feeling in it a bit more. Nigeria to the world.”
“If It’s Okay” isn’t just another track; it’s a standout addition to the 10th-anniversary special edition of Nicki’s iconic 2014 album, The Pinkprint.
To mark a decade of timeless hits, Minaj added four brand-new songs, with her collaboration with Davido shining as one of the highlights, guaranteed to reignite the magic for fans.
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