Nigerian rap’s unfiltered firebrand Odumodublvck has tossed a Molotov cocktail into the endless Wizkid-Davido debate, declaring his sophomore album Industry Machine the ultimate litmus test for Afrobeats supremacy. “This album will show who’s more influential between BigWiz and OSAKPOLO,” the 29-year-old provocateur teased in a viral X post yesterday, using Wizkid’s “Big Wiz” moniker and Davido’s cheeky “Osakpolo” alter ego to stoke the flames. With both icons locked in for features, the 23-track behemoth – slated for October 6 – isn’t just music; it’s a cultural cage match.
Odumodublvck, born Tochukwu Ojogwu and rebranded as the “Declan Rice” of Naija hip-hop for his relentless bars, unveiled the star-studded tracklist on Thursday, sending shockwaves through streaming platforms and social feeds. Wizkid slides in on track 5, promising a silky fusion of his global R&B sheen with Odumodu’s gritty trap edge, while Davido commands track 6 – a back-to-back power move that’s already got fans scripting fantasy playlists. “Wiz and Davido on the same tape? Odumodu no come play ooo,” one X user marveled, echoing the sentiment as #IndustryMachine skyrocketed to Nigeria’s top trend.
The rollout’s no accident. Odumodublvck, fresh off his 2024 E.P. The Machine Is Coming that snagged a Headies nod for Best Rap Album, has been building this as his manifesto. “Na him dey pressure me,” he captioned a clip shouting out Davido, who reposted with heart eyes, while Wizkid’s subtle like on the announcement fueled crossover dreams. But the bold claim? It’s pure Odumodu – the same guy who once bragged about Wiz driving his comeback from a sickbed but skipped a Morayo feature, drawing side-eyes from purists. Now, with both heavyweights aboard, he’s betting the streams will crown a victor: Will Starboy’s vibe eclipse 30BG’s energy, or vice versa?
Industry Machine reads like a world tour in audio form, boasting 23 cuts packed with cross-continental heat. Seun Kuti brings Afrobeat royalty on a track fusing Fela’s horns with rap’s bite; UK grime lords Skepta, Stormzy, and Giggs link for transatlantic bars; while stateside flair hits via Saweetie and Tobe Nwigwe. Homegrown heavyweights like Phyno, Zlatan, Patoranking, Chike, and Psycho YP round out the roster, with locals Ayo Maff and Jeriq repping the Native Records fam. “This na global takeover – Odumodu assembling Avengers for Naija rap,” a fan hyped on X, where posts like “GO BRAG HAVING Davido and Wizkid… NOBODY HAS EVER DONE IT” are racking up thousands of likes.
The rivalry jab has split the timeline: Wiz FC chants “Starboy go clear this one – smooth over hype,” while 30BG loyalists counter, “Davido’s energy fit carry the whole album; Wiz just dey form.” Detractors? A few griping about “feature overload,” but most see it as genius – bridging the Wizkido wars Odumodu once navigated as a fanboy. In a 2024 interview, he credited Wiz for “waking my career” post-hospital, but Davido’s DMW machine has been the blueprint for his hustle.
As pre-saves climb past 500,000 on Spotify, Industry Machine isn’t dropping – it’s detonating. Odumodublvck’s machine is oiled for war: Will it settle scores or spark a truce? One thing’s locked: By October 6, the influence throne’s getting a stress test, and Naija’s music gods are walking right into it.