Popular Nigerian comedian turned singer, Nasboi, is on a 36-day kneeling tour across the country.
He described the nationwide tour as a strategic plea to get a verse from Afrobeats star Davido after several failed attempts.
The tour commenced on Wednesday, May 28th.
The singer explained that he has been mimicking Davido for the last five years to get his attention for his music.
Announcing the development in an Instagram post, Nasboi shared a kick-off picture of himself holding a placard in front of the Osun State Government Secretariat.
On Thursday, he was seen on his knees at the Kano State government house.
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Captioning the post, he wrote,
“I will be kneeling across the 36 states for 36 days. I pray this dream comes to pass. Please just tag @davido every day when you see the post.”
Since signing to Eminent Music, the singer has churned out the hit singles ‘Umbrella’ featuring Wande Coal, ‘Small Money,’ and ‘Could This Be Love’ featuring Chike.
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His debut project ‘INIT’ featured guest verses from 2Baba, Pheelz, Chike, and Falz. This captured his rise and acceptance by reputable colleagues.
The album contributed to his Next Rated nomination at the 17th Headies Awards.
A few weeks ago, Davido met and hosted veteran Nigerian highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos
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On Friday, Chimezie thanked Davido for sampling his 1984 hit ‘Because of English’ in ‘With You’. With You” is Davido’s collaborative work with Omah Lay.
Davido also appreciated the veteran for being an inspiration and expressed his desire to meet him in person.
In an Instagram post, he ‘With You’ hitmaker, shared a video showing Bright Chimezie arriving at his location in a luxury car.
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The veteran was ushered into what appeared to be a restaurant. They were waiting to be served, chatting and singing along to some of their songs.
Davido’s verse in ‘With You’ “If I speak English, oh-oh, Cho-cho-cho, no working, I no wan punish, woah, woah. I want to punish you, idiarabanko” — closely mirrors Chimezie’s original lyrics, coming across as a creative spin or tribute to the veteran’s signature lines.
