This might just be one of the most unexpected culinary and musical collaborations we’ve seen all year. Nigerian food content creator Idrees Rasheed has been on a roll, teaming up with various influencers, but his latest partnership? Next level. He brought none other than Nigerian music heavyweight Davido into the kitchen. Yes, you read that right.
In the wild and wonderful world of internet content, where cats play piano and people go viral for dancing in grocery stores, a new legend has emerged. But this isn’t your typical viral challenge or celebrity sneaker drop. No, this is about a man, a meal, and a music icon, coming together in the most delicious way possible. Welcome to the glorious chaos of the Nigerian digital scene, where anything, and we mean anything, can happen.
It all began with a teaser. Idrees Rasheed, always one to hint at something big, promised his followers a surprise. What he delivered was a generous helping of Davido, a side of amala, and a whole lot of Yoruba flavour. The internet, naturally, lost its mind. Was this real? Was it AI-generated magic? Turns out, it was 100% real. Rasheed made sure to record plenty of behind-the-scenes footage to prove it to all the doubting Thomases.
The Amala Summit We Didn’t Know We Needed
In our last chat with the culinary wizard himself, Idrees Rasheed, he promised us he had something big simmering. Now, when a food content creator says that, you expect a new recipe, maybe a new, complicated way to make jollof rice without starting a family feud. You do not expect him to pull a Davido out of a hat. But that’s exactly what he did.
It turns out, the man we call OBO, Baddest, himself, is a die-hard fan. The kind of fan that doesn’t just double-tap your posts, but has his crew sliding into your DMs. Now, that’s what you call a deep-fried, well-seasoned love. It was so deep that it led to the most important meeting of our time: a summit where Davido wasn’t just speaking Yoruba, he was speaking it over a hot plate of amala and abula. This isn’t just content; this is a cultural reset.
When the video dropped, the internet broke. People didn’t just double-take; they triple-checked, squinting at their screens and whispering, “Is this AI?” Because let’s be real, the sight of Davido, a global superstar, speaking fluent Yoruba while stirring a pot of amala is the kind of mind-bending content that makes you question your reality. Yet, with over 3 million views and counting, the truth is out: this is all real, baby. This is the power of authenticity, the kind that can draw the biggest names in the game right to your kitchen.
The collaboration is not AI-generated. Idrees Rasheed made sure to record a lot of behind-the-scenes videos to prove to the doubting Thomases that he got to cook with Davido in his kitchen.
Shey Balogun wa kere ni?
The ultimate mutual exchange between Davido and Idrees
But this wasn’t just a one-sided affair. This was a true collaboration, a beautiful dance of music and food. Balogun, the clever man that he is, didn’t just walk away with bragging rights. He made sure to promote Davido’s 5Alive tour and even blessed us with an exclusive vlog from the Dallas leg of the tour.
It was a behind-the-scenes look that was more exclusive than a VIP section at a Lagos club.
From the snippets we saw, Balogun was practically vibrating with excitement. He was like a kid in a candy store, but the candy was a world-class musician and a plate of food so good it could make you cry. We’re on the edge of our seats, waiting for whatever culinary masterpiece he’s got cooking up next. Because if this is what happens when he gets busy in the kitchen, we’re ready to pull up a chair and grab a fork.
What do you think Balogun’s next big collaboration will be? A music star? A politician? The possibilities are endless.
