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Wizkid Says, “I’m Not An Afrobeats Artiste.”

The well-known Nigerian musician Ayodeji Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, is not an Afrobeats artist, as he has made clear.

The singer cautioned fans not to expect an Afrobeats version of him on the project, even as he announced via his Instagram story on Saturday that his next album was ready.

He urged fans of Afrobeats not to download his new album.

He wrote, “Album done! See you soon b*tches!

“And abeg if you like Pakurumo Wizkid, don’t download this new album. In fact, delete me from your playlist and your life!

“If you like Afrobeats, don’t download my album. I’m not a f*cking Afrobeats artiste. I am not Afro anything.”

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Wizkid vs Davido: Seyi Awolowo Determines Which Singer Is Better

Seyi Awolowo, a Big Brother Naija reality star, has declared Davido and Wizkid to be his favorite singers.

He recently had a chat with Hip TV.

When given the option to select between Wizkid and Davido, the reality star hesitated before finally selecting Wizkid.

“No, don’t do that to me,” he pleaded. These are the jewels of our country. Don’t force me to select one. Don’t do it to me, please [laughs].

“Whoa! Alright, I’d say Wiz [Wizkid].

When asked to select between AY and Alibaba, Seyi exclaimed, “Wow! Alibaba.”

He added that he preferred the AMVCA to the Oscars and the Headies to the Grammys.

He added that he would choose Lagos over his hometown.

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Wizkid Doesn’t Inspire Me Musically – Ladipoe

Popular Nigerian rapper, Ladipoe has said that he does not consider Afrobeats star, Wizkid, an inspiration, in terms of music.

The Mavin Records act commented on the ‘X’ platform on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, in response to a fan’s question.

Ladipoe stated that while Wizkid does not influence him musically, he is inspired by the ‘Essence’ crooner’s demeanour and business savvy.

It all started with the rapper tweeting, “RnB inspired me just as much as Hip Hop did”

A fan with username @_okikiola_1 asked; “So Basically Wizkid is part of the people who inspired you.”

In response, Ladipoe said; “Musically no. Persona and business acumen definitely”

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Davido Paid Millions To Hang Out With Wizkid – Uche Maduagwu

Nigerian actor Uche Maduagwu has made an allegation against singer, Davido.
He alleged that Davido paid a huge sum just to hangout with fellow singer, Wizkid.
Recall that tongues were left wagging some weeks back after Davido and Wizkid were seen hanging out at an event.
It came after years of rumoured rivalry.
In a recent podcast, actor Maduagwu alleged that the singer paid a handsome sum just to hang out with Wizkid.
He said: “I like Davido, but he is a clout-chaser. Recently, they said he hung out with Wizkid. Did you know how much he paid to hang out with Wizkid? Everybody pays to hang out with Wizkid.
 
“Davido paid millions of naira to hang out with Wizkid. I am serious. Can Davido come out to say he never paid to hang out with him?“
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2023 Show Me Shege – Wizkid Says As He Prays For Better 2024

Nigerian Afrobeats musician, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid has described 2023 as a bad year for him.
According to him, 2023 was tough for him.
The singer revealed this on Sunday evening in a post on his Instagram story.
He further stated that he is looking forward to a better 2024.
“23 show me shege! 24 be good to me!.”
Wizkid’s revelation may not be unconnected to his mother’s death.
Recall that Wizkid lost his mother in August 2023, during a tour for his album, ‘More Love Less Ego’ in Europe.
The singer described the incident as his deepest pain in life.
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Wizkid’s Baby Mama, Jada Pollock Shares Video Of Their Kids Singing And Playing Piano After Putting Up Christmas Tree

 

Jada Pollock, the mother of some of Nigerian singer Wizkid’s children, has shared an interesting video on her Twitter page.

She shared a video featuring her kids playing the piano and singing after they had decorated their home with a Christmas tree.

In the post captioned ‘What more can you ask for!! MERRY CHRISTMAS’, the kids were seen seated and playing the piano while singing.

Zion, one of the singer’s sons, played the piano while his younger sister sang along.

Fans and well-wishers, however, flooded the comments section of the post to send their best wishes and share their observations about the video.

See some reactions below:

@Big____Tee: “What note was AJ trying to hit please he opened his mouth so wide.”

@Dar12652Mccray: “The youngest is getting so big 🧸 Merry Christmas to you and your family ! God bless.”

@dharey78: “More life and prosperity and e no go too bad mrs jadesola if we fit benefit from the Starboys grace too.”

@Mickey415897: “I’m happy seeing AJ and Zion playing the piano with full energy. E for Energy.”

@Gistloverbl0g: “Poor man pikin go think say na Children church.”

@WizkidInspector: “Heaven knows I love smallest bird so much 🦅❤️ he dey give me joy.”

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Wizkid’s Plan To Donate N100 million To Kids A Misplaced Priority – Daniel Regha

Controversial Twitter personality, Daniel Regha has frowned at Grammy award-winning Nigerian superstar singer, Wizkid’s plan to give N100m to children.
Regha said the singer should rather use the money for other ventures that will be more beneficial to the society.
In a Twitter post, he wrote:
“Wizkid promising to gift children a N100m for Christmas is a m!splaced priority, since he’s yet to fulfil his old pledge of building schools across Africa; If he wishes to celebrate with kids this festive season that’s OK, but nät with a N100m. That money should be channeled into a long-term project, like building a free school to give education to poor children. No offense.”
See post below:
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Wizkid Throws Bundles Of Money To Fans Through Car Window (Video)

Afrobeats Nigerian star, Wizkid,  was spotted in a video throwing wads of naira notes from his car window for his fans.

In the video which has attracted attention online, Wizkid was seen seated comfortably in his car as he moved along.

Seconds after, he was seen with a large sum of money after which the window of the car was brought down for him.

Without hesitation, he threw several notes out of the moving car, an amount that his fans outside rushed to pick up.

See video below;

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Wizkid’s Picture Wins Big At 2023 British Photography Awards

Ayodeji Balogun, the Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Wizkid, shone at this year’s British Photography Awards, BPA, held in London at the weekend.

The Starboy’s performance picture at Glastonbury Festival earlier this year won the Event Category Award at the 2023 British Photography Awards.

The iconic picture was taken by London-based freelance photographer and graphic designer Nick Haill.

Wizkid has now become the first Nigerian celebrity whose image won a British Photography Award.

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Wizkid Showed Me Love When I Was Nobody – Alex Iwobi Reveals

Alex Iwobi, the Fulham midfielder, has said popular singer, Wizkid showed him “love” when he was still scratching the surface of his career.

The former Arsenal star said Wizkid was “nice” to him when they first met “even though he didn’t know who I was at the time.”

Speaking in a recent interview with Oma Sports TV, Iwobi said Wizkid’s concert at Tottenham stadium earlier this year “is my favourite Nigerian show, I really enjoyed myself.”

He described Wizkid as a “nice and very humble guy.”

The Super Eagles midfield maestro said, “Wizkid’s show at Tottenham stadium is my favorite Nigerian show, I really enjoyed myself. I didn’t get to meet him that day. But I’ve met him previous times and he’s a very nice and very humble guy.

“The first time I met him, he showed me love when he first met me even though he didn’t know who I was at the time. I’ve seen him in stores and even in the club as well, and he has always showed me so much love. He is someone that I really respect.”