Legendary highlife musician Bright Chimezie has signed a deal with Sony Music Publishing (SMP) West Africa. Sony Music is a leading global music publisher.
SMP is known for publishing the works of top African artists, including Wizkid, Tems, Sarkodie, Lojay, and Ladipoe.
In May, Davido met and hosted veteran Nigerian highlife singer Bright Chimezie in Lagos
On Friday, Chimezie thanked Davido for sampling his 1984 hit ‘Because of English’ in ‘With You.’ “With You” is Davido’s collaborative work with Omah Lay.
ALSO READ
“Straw”-Taraji Says The Man Behind The Camera Was in Tears
“Give Your Woman Oral S*x”- Elozonam Advises Men
Angela Okorie and Ex Continues to Fight Dirty On Social Media
Davido also appreciated the veteran for being an inspiration and expressed his desire to meet him in person.
In an Instagram post on Monday, the ‘With You’ hitmaker shared a video showing Bright Chimezie arriving at his location in a luxury car.
The veteran was ushered into what appeared to be a restaurant, where they were waiting to be served, chatting and singing along to some of their songs.
READ MORE
Angela Okorie’s ex Claims It’s Easy to Get the Actress In Your Bed
See The 12 Crew Members in Ahmedabad Plane Crash
Kim Jong Suk Died After Losing Savings to Scam
Davido’s verse in ‘With You’ “If I speak English, oh-oh, Cho-cho-cho, no working, I no wan punish, woah, woah. I want to punish you, idiarabanko” — closely mirrors Chimezie’s original lyrics, coming across as a creative spin or tribute to the veteran’s signature lines.
This wasn’t the first time entertainers have reconnected with veteran singers.
In July 2024, Brain Jotter visited highlife legend Mike ‘Gentleman’ Ejeagha after using his song ‘Ka Esi Le Onye Isi Oche’ in one of his viral dance skits, which helped bring renewed attention to the classic
Meanwhile, Sony Music Publishing confirmed via its official Instagram page that the Abia-born musician had signed a deal with them.