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Wizkid, the world-famous Nigerian singer, has stirred controversy after stating that he had no blueprint during his rise to fame, despite having launched his career under Banky W’s record label.

The Ojuelegba crooner made the statement in a snippet of his upcoming HBO documentary Long Live Lagos.

“There was no blueprint for me. I had to build a structure for myself,” he claimed.

His comment sparked debate on social media, with many insisting that it not only downplayed Banky W’s impact on his career but also disrespected the great Nigerian musicians who paved the way for the new generation of artists.

Wizkid, however, admitted elsewhere in the documentary that Fela Kuti inspired him to pursue music.

“Fela Kuti was instrumental to why I believe I could really make music,” he said.

Some of the reactions on X include:

Franko_Nero wrote: “I still vividly remember the day that Bankole [Banky W] announced on a show that he wants to introduce a boy wonder, a germ in the making. Today, this ungrateful child is claiming otherwise. If Banky knew that today would come, I am sure he would have chased him far away.”

Arhcent said: “This guy is erasing the role Banky W and EME played in his career. The person Banky picked from school into the studio is saying ‘I had to build a structure for myself.’ God sees all.”

Duke of Isoko wrote: “If he never built a structure, Banky probably wouldn’t have noticed him. This dude came out with his own style of music, dressing sense, etc., but I understand that English is a problem in this place.”

Sir Dickson opined: “People are debating this with reference to Banky’s impact in his life. There is no real context to that. I believe he was speaking about his style of music. He reinvented himself. Wiz has never denied Banky’s impact, nor can he. Let’s calm down.”

Popular Nigerian musician Wizkid has proclaimed himself the leading Afrobeat artist in Nigeria.

The singer made the bold declaration amid the ongoing controversy about Nigeria’s “Top 3” singer.

Recall that the popular ‘Big 3’ term is used to refer to Davido, Wizkid and Burna Boy who are celebrated as the country’s most dominant global musical exports.

However, breaking his silence amid the social debate, Wizkid in a post on his Instagram story, declared himself the top artiste in the Nigeria music industry.

“Type sht. Big Wiz. Number 1″, Wizkid wrote on a whiteboard.

The post has ignited fans debate about who reign supreme in the industry.

Wizkid’s declaration came a month after the famous Nigerian songstress, Tiwa Savage reacted to singer Tems exclusion from “Afrobeat Big 3“.

While questioning the criteria used for the selection, Tiwa said, “I feel like it’s unfair to have conversation about the Top 3 and not mention Tems”.