Port Harcourt-born artist Idahams has spoken out regarding the escalating “Big Three” rivalry during a media appearance on Friday, April 10, 2026 today.
Idahams waded into the high-profile tension between fellow Port Harcourt Musician Burna Boy and Wizkid’s official disc jockey, DJ Tunez.
The Man on Fire singer expressed deep concern that the ongoing physical and digital beef is a distraction from the socio-economic challenges currently facing Nigeria.
“If I meet Burna Boy today, I’ll tell him to calm down,” Idahams stated, urging the “African Giant” to leverage his global platform for national unity rather than industry infighting.
The tension reached a breaking point earlier this week on Monday, April 6, following a physical altercation between Burna Boy and DJ Tunez at Obi’s House in Lagos.
Eyewitness reports and viral footage suggested the scuffle began after DJ Tunez allegedly played an unreleased Burna Boy track, leading to a confrontation that resulted in the Nigerian DJ Association (NDJ) temporarily banning Burna Boy’s music from all playlists nationwide.
Idahams, who shares a regional bond with Burna Boy as two of Rivers State’s most prominent musical representatives, argued that such public clashes damage the collective brand of Afrobeats and the reputation of the South-South creative hub.
The fallout from the incident has been intensified by a proxy war between the “Wizkid FC” and “Outsider” camps.
Global superstar Wizkid broke his silence on Wednesday, accusing Burna Boy of intimidation and using controversial “baby oil and towel” references to mock the singer’s recent video releases.
Idahams, however, maintained that the entertainment industry must prioritize brotherhood over ego to survive the current economic climate.
“There’s no need for beef—we are all one,” he added, emphasizing that the focus should remain on the “real issues” like the rising poverty and insecurity rates and the 2026 fiscal borrowing plans currently dominating the national discourse.
