“Blaqbonez Better Than Odumodublvck, Falz, Ice Prince, Reminisce, Vector” — CDQ
Veteran Nigerian rapper CDQ has stirred fresh conversation in the country’s hip-hop scene after rating Blaqbonez above several established names in the genre. In his assessment, CDQ said that musically, Blaqbonez is better than Odumodublvck, Falz, Ice Prince, Reminisce and Vector, though he gave Odumodublvck the edge in personality.
A Bold Ranking
CDQ made the comparison while discussing the two younger rappers, placing Blaqbonez ahead of Odumodublvck specifically on musical ability. He then widened the comparison to include some of the biggest names to have shaped Nigerian rap over the past two decades: Falz, Ice Prince, Reminisce and Vector. According to CDQ, when it comes purely to the music, Blaqbonez outranks all of them.
Conceding Ground on Personality
While rating Blaqbonez higher musically, CDQ was careful to note that Odumodublvck has the edge when it comes to personality. This distinction reflects a broader conversation among fans and industry watchers about the different lanes the two rappers occupy: Blaqbonez known for sharp lyricism, wit and battle-rap pedigree, and Odumodublvck known for his commanding, larger-than-life stage presence and raw energy.
Context: A Long-Running Rap Rivalry
CDQ’s comments land in the middle of an ongoing and very public rivalry between Blaqbonez and Odumodublvck. The two rappers have traded disses on record and on social media for more than a year. Blaqbonez escalated the exchange with his track “ACL,” which took direct aim at Odumodublvck and his Anti World Gangsters collective, mocking his so-called “machine” persona and telling him to “stick to melodies.” Odumodublvck has fired back in interviews and on his own mixtape, “Eziokwu,” with combative lines of his own.
The Rappers CDQ Compared Him To
The names CDQ used for comparison carry serious weight in Nigerian hip-hop history. Vector and Falz are both former Headies Best Rap Single winners and are widely regarded as some of the finest lyricists to come out of the country. Ice Prince and Reminisce also helped define Nigerian rap through the 2010s, with catalogues built on both indigenous language rap and mainstream crossover hits. Placing Blaqbonez above all of them is a strong statement, even from a fellow industry veteran.
Who Is CDQ
CDQ, whose real name is Sodiq Abubakar Yusuf, is himself a respected figure in Nigerian rap, known for blending street-hop with indigenous sounds since the release of his debut album “Quality” in 2016. His own catalogue features collaborations with several of the artists he was comparing, including Ice Prince and Vector, giving his opinion added weight as someone who has worked closely within that generation of rappers.
Blaqbonez’s Rising Profile
Blaqbonez has built a reputation as one of the most technically skilled rappers of his generation, often calling himself the “Best Rapper in Africa.” His third studio album, “Emeka Must Shine,” released in 2023, charted on more than 20 countries’ official album charts and featured a collaboration with Odumodublvck himself, despite their later fallout.
Reactions and What Comes Next
CDQ’s comments are likely to reignite debate among fans over who truly leads the current generation of Nigerian rappers. With the Blaqbonez-Odumodublvck rivalry still simmering, further responses from either camp, or from other rappers weighing in, would not be a surprise in the coming days.
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