Nigerian music legend Bright Chimezie has praised Davido and Omah Lay for their hit single ‘With You’, which samples his iconic track ‘Because of English’.
In a video posted on his Instagram page, Chimezie was seen dancing joyfully to the song while applauding the artists for creatively drawing inspiration from his classic.
“You can see I am vibing to the song already. It’s a beautiful piece of work, very wonderful. I appreciate the fact that you said you picked the inspiration from this song I recorded many years ago; I appreciate you for that,” he said.
Responding to the video, Davido expressed deep respect for the veteran artist in the Igbo language.
He wrote, “Ihe di ka gi akokwala m. Chief Sir Bright Chimezie, Ezigbote Onye Egwu,” meaning, “People like you inspire me. Chief Sir Bright Chimezie, a true music legend.”
The track, ‘With You’ is part of Davido’s fifth studio album, produced by renowned beatmaker Tempoe, blends Highlife and Funk influences, a sound pioneered in Nigeria during the 1970s and 80s by artists like Chimezie.
