A Phone Call That Stirred Memories
After watching the video of Davido’s phone conversation with the legendary Bright Chimezie, I was struck by two thoughts.
In the video, Davido told Bright Chimezie that his latest song With You was inspired by Bright’s 2018 track, Because of English.
That simple revelation carried weight. It wasn’t just about music. It was about legacy. And in that moment, two powerful lessons stood tall:
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Always give your best to everything you do.
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There’s something undeniably authentic about Davido’s character.
The Golden Era of Bright Chimezie
Let’s take a trip down memory lane.
In the 1980s and 90s, Bright Chimezie wasn’t just a musician—he was a cultural force. Back in those days, music wasn’t just about beats and vibes. It was craftsmanship. Musicians were multi-instrumentalists. You’d see them behind keyboards, strumming guitars, fully immersed in their art.
Bright Chimezie was no exception.
You could see the love for music in his signature legwork. You could hear it in his rhythm and feel it in the way his fingers danced across the strings.
He wasn’t just performing—he was living his truth through music.
His era may have passed, but the footprints remain. For those of us who witnessed his magic, the memory of his artistry hasn’t faded.
Davido’s Unexpected Gesture
That’s what made Davido’s Tribute to Bright Chimezie so profound.
When it seemed like Bright Chimezie had drifted from the limelight, Davido reached across generations to honour him.
That’s not something you see every day.
You see, it’s easy to pretend to be kind. You can fake empathy for a while. But genuine love for people always finds a way to reveal itself—and Davido’s humanity has been consistent.
Davido doesn’t watch the world from a glass tower. He walks among the people. He listens uplifts.
And because kindness is a seed that always returns as harvest, the people always show up for him.
Legacy, Inspiration, and the Lesson for Us All
If there’s one thing you take from this story, let it be this:
Bright Chimezie gave his best to music. And decades later, that same music went on to inspire an artist who wasn’t even born when he was at his peak.
Greatness leaves trails. And sometimes, those trails guide others long after we’ve moved on.
Also, remember this:
No act of passion or kindness goes unnoticed by the universe. Even the smallest good you do today may blossom in unexpected ways tomorrow.
The world doesn’t need perfect people. It needs humans who care.
People like Davido.
Legends like Bright Chimezie.
And maybe, people like you.
Davido’s Tribute to Bright Chimezie
