“I Feel Honoured” – Highlife Legend Bright Chimezie Reacts to Davido’s Tribute and Music Inspiration

Veteran Nigerian highlife musician Bright Chimezie is basking in appreciation and recognition after Afrobeats superstar Davido openly credited him as a major inspiration behind his recent hit "With You" — a song featuring Omah Lay that’s currently heating up the charts.

In an interview with HipTV, Chimezie revealed he only learned of the connection after Davido personally called to express how his classic track "Because Of English" shaped the creative direction of "With You."

“Words cannot describe how I feel. I’m so delighted. I feel honoured,” Chimezie beamed.
“I’m grateful to Davido for recognising that he drew inspiration from me… The humility and everything, I feel so happy about it.”

🎥 Surprise Cameo, Timeless Respect

Fans who watched the just-released visuals for "With You" were thrilled to see Chimezie himself make a cameo — a rare moment that bridged generational artistry and underlined the profound influence of Nigeria’s highlife roots on modern Afrobeats.

“I didn’t even know until he [Davido] told me personally. That’s how humble he is,” the legend added.

📝 A Living Legacy

Despite being relatively quiet in recent years, Chimezie confirmed he’s still actively creating music, now with the added fire of a publishing deal with Sony Music. He mentioned that he and other pioneers simply stepped aside “to allow the younger ones to shine.”

💭 Opinion: Humility Meets Heritage

Davido’s gesture isn’t just a tribute — it’s a powerful reminder that today’s hits often stand on the shoulders of yesterday’s brilliance. Bright Chimezie, with his iconic blend of music and humor, helped shape a uniquely Nigerian narrative long before social media or streaming — and it’s only right that current stars acknowledge that torch.

In a time when music often chases trends, seeing intergenerational collaboration like this feels like soul food for the industry. It's culture respecting culture — and that deserves loud applause.

🎶 Let this serve as a blueprint: Honor the roots, build the bridge, inspire the future.

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