Nigerian rap sensation Odumodublvck has made a surprising revelation that’s shaking up the Afrobeats scene — he didn’t pay a single naira for his blockbuster collaborations with Davido and Wizkid on his new album, Industry Machine.
According to the rapper, the two megastars didn’t just jump on the project — they gifted him their verses and songs out of pure respect for his grind and artistry.
Speaking on the Afrobeats To The World show on X, Odumodublvck revealed that both “Grooving” (featuring Davido and Seun Kuti) and “Big Time” (featuring Wizkid) came completely free of charge.
“Both of them know they are on my album, but they are there by the special grace of God and the virtue of the respect they have for my hustle — because I didn’t pay them a dime,” he said.
He went on to describe the Wizkid feature as particularly humbling: “It was his song. Wiz gave me the track himself. I didn’t even ask for it.”
Odumodublvck’s Industry Machine has been one of Nigeria’s most anticipated hip-hop projects of the year. With guest appearances from heavyweights like Davido, Wizkid, and Seun Kuti, the album not only bridges genres but also generations of Nigerian music.
The collaborations, offered at no cost, symbolise how far the rapper’s reputation has grown — from the breakout success of “Declan Rice” and “Picanto” to becoming one of the country’s most respected new voices.
Both Wizkid and Davido have publicly supported Odumodublvck in the past — Wizkid by promoting his songs online and Davido by backing him early in his rise.
The rapper’s disclosure has sparked widespread admiration from fans, who see it as a rare show of unity in an industry often defined by competition and cost.
It also challenges the perception that big-name features must come with big paychecks. Instead, Odumodublvck’s story highlights the growing culture of mutual respect and artistic brotherhood within Nigeria’s Afrobeats and rap community.
In an industry driven by fame, the gesture from Wizkid and Davido stands as a reminder that sometimes, talent and hard work still open doors that money can’t.
