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I Lost Myself After Mum’s Death – Wizkid Says

Ayodeji Balogun, the world-famous, Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, who is also known as Wizkid, is still mourning the loss of his mum, Mrs Jane Morayo Balogun and it was palpable in his latest collaborative song with Asake, ‘MMS’.

On his verse, Wizkid takes listeners on a melancholic ride as he shares how his mother’s death has transformed him.

 

 

The singer disclosed that he “lost” himself after his mum died but found his purpose.

 

 

“You no fit run from who you are

Man, wetin go be, man, is cast in stone….

Why mama leave me, yeah, e no long

Lost myself and I found my purpose

Yeah, everyday, I know that I’m blessed…

Nothing man no face, vibe today

This kind thing, say na life we dey,” he sings.

Recall that Wizkid’s mother, Jane Morayo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023, in London.

Remembering her on her posthumous birthday on July 4th, Wizkid lamented that his life was empty without his mother.

He highlighted that he misses her every day, stressing that his heart is broken forever.

Wizkid had announced that he would release a new album in memory of his late mother.

The album is titled ‘Morayo’, his mother’s middle name.

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Wizkid Inspired Me, Been Eager To Collaborate With Him – Asake Reveals

Ahmed Ololade, the world-famous Afrobeats singer, who is popularly known as Asake, has revealed that his Grammy-winning colleague, Wizkid is one of his music inspirations.

He disclosed this while relishing his collaboration with the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner in this newly-released third studio album, ‘Lungu Boy.’

On the side note of their collaborative song on the project, ‘MMS’, on digital streaming platforms, Asake revealed that he has been eager to collaborate with Wizkid.

He wrote: “It’s no secret that Wizkid is one of my music inspirations. As a young striving artiste in Lagos, I’ve been waiting for that right song so when the opportunity came it was a no brainer.

“‘MMS’ stands for ‘Mr Money Sound’ and it explains my music journey.”

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BBNaija S9: Nigerians React To Photo Of Wizkid And Housemate, Nelly

Social media users are reacting to viral photos of Afrobeats star, Wizkid and Big Brother Naija Season 9 housemate, Nelly.

The Big Brother Naija Season 9 has been the talk of the town ever since the show premiered at 7pm yesterday.

Among the housemates, Nelly was the 11th pair duo to show up at the house with her friend, Anita, who is a beauty pageant winner. Together, they are called Nelita.

Nelly, who stated that she was a video vixen and a chef was spotted in a trending photo, seated next to Grammy awards winner, Wizkid.

The photo quickly got fans and online users talking.


See reactions to the photos below;

STREET MOTIVATION wrote: “Omo this Nelly na full option oh 😏”

yyesimcaro wrote: “that’s a hot collab idea”

VIP said: “She fine, said she’s a vixen”

Sky said: “Make una rest na this just a video vix wizkid ni know her papa 🤷🏽‍♂️”

Cross wrote: “Dis one dey enter my eye make I close am”

Lust Boy said: “She definitely winning this”

Vardy Michael said: “Nelly won tell am something wey e go write for song 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣”

Anthony Okotie said: “This babe go go far be that o 😂”

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Nigerian Man Gets Permanent Bird Tattoo To Honour Wizkid

A video of a Nigerian man getting a permanent tattoo of a ‘Bird’ on his chest to honour his favourite artist, Wizkid, who is fondly labelled ‘Biggest Bird’ has surfaced online.

This is contained in a video making waves on a popular social media platform, which shows the man getting prepped for the tattoo.

The caption of the video, which reads: “Only for the love of FC,” suggests that the man is a fan of Wizkid and took the step to appreciate his favourite singer.

More scenes in the video show the result of the tattoo, revealing a bird tattooed on his chest.

As the video made its way online, concerned individuals stormed the comment page of the post to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

Favour Fab 🌴: “Biggest bird when no get jet na wethin……? 😂.”

Poppy Lily Mining: “Make una no vex na me swear for Wizkid and E fans ☹️☹️☹️😭.”

wizkidonlywife1: “We the Fc is proud of u bro 😩🙌🦅❤️.

fedeko: “Guyyyy… only the pains self .. 🦅 ❤️♾.

Diamond 🦋🕊💎: “only if they know what the eagle represents…FC 4eva 🦅❤️.”

Benz ❤️🦅: “Fc will will forever appreciate u 🔥😎🦅❤️.”

 

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Nigerian lady goes viral after framing Wizkid’s response to her tweet

A Nigerian lady went viral on social media after taking a bold step when the popular singer Wizkid responded to her tweet on X, formerly Twitter, by printing and framing his response.

She revealed this in a post on her TikTok page.

In the post, the lady showed the moment the singer responded to her tweet on X and shortly after, she took action.

She printed out his response and framed it in a large portrait.

After completing this, she uploaded a video online while holding the frame.

Many individuals who saw this stormed the comments section of the post to share their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

Rose🌹Diva✨: “E reach to frame jare, wizkid nor small💘💘💘.”

Baby Fresh🦅🦋❤️: “Where the people wey say popsy no go notice am ? Make una come see o.”

futuremostloved: “So una no know Ona popsi real twitter handle 😂😂.”

Beauty 🌺🌸: “He will soon recognize you and I’ll be happy.

Johnson 🦋last born 💐🌸🦋💕 : “u don frame your mama picture before.”

Gift Dc🦅🦋🤍: “Omo na u wizkid supposed marry😭😂💕.”

P E R R y🥀💭: “That kind joy eehn 😏😂 wolowo wolowo yebo😏😂fans where una dey.”

jenniferezekiel57: “Make dem take am play first na😂 mama frame anything frame able na biggest bird reply ooo🦅❤️.”

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You Inspired Whole Generation – Reekado Banks Hails Wizkid

Nigerian singer, Reekado Banks has celebrated singer Wizkid’s birthday.
This is as he praised Wizkid’s influence on the new generation of afrobeats artists.
Joining millions worldwide to celebrate the Grammy-winning singer’s 34th birthday on Tuesday, Banks noted that Wizkid inspired “a whole generation.”
On his X handle, he wrote: “Happy birthday to the biggest bird @wizkidayo, Your talent inspires a whole Generation. You’re blessed and I tap from it.”
Meanwhile, Wizkid has appreciated his colleagues and fans for their birthday messages.
Taking to his X handle, he wrote, “Appreciate all of the love. God bless and grant all the heart desires! Real thankful.”
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Wizkid’s Third Son, Zion Pens Heartwarming Birthday Message To Him

Zion Balogun, the third son of Afrobeats star, Wizkid has penned a message to him as he turns 34.

On his official Instagram page, he shared a photo of him hugging his Grammy award-winning father passionately accompanied by a sweet birthday message for him.

He noted that words failed to convey the amount of love and gratitude for him and expressed his love for his papa.

His words: “Words cannot adequately convey the depth of love and gratitude for you! Happy Birthday! Love you Dad ❤️”

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Wizkid Announces MORAYO Album As The Best He Ever Made

Award-winning Nigerian singer, Wizkid has announced the release of his new album, “MORAYO”, named after his late mother.

He referred to it as the “best album” he has ever created, urging his fans to listen to it.

With a confident tone, he took to the X platform to proclaim that his future projects will only surpass the success of “MORAYO”, stating that “It’s only up from here!”

He wrote;

“MORAYO!! Best album I ever made!! Now listen! It’s only up from here!”

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Burna Boy Equals Wizkid’s Record, Receives Plaque For 1 Billion Streams In UK

Damini Ogulu, the world-famous Nigerian singer, who is popularly known as Burna Boy, has officially surpassed one billion streams in the United Kingdom.

The ‘African Giant’ crooner was presented with a BRIT plaque at his sold-out show at the London Stadium on Saturday night, in recognition of the feat.

He now joins his compatriot, Wizkid as the only African artistes to earn over a billion streams in the United Kingdom.

Burna Boy also holds the record of the highest-peaking African album on the UK chart, with his sixth studio album ‘Love, Damini’ topping the chart in July 2022.

Following Saturday’s sold-out show, Burna Boy became the first African artiste to sell out the 80,000-capacity London Stadium twice.

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I Received Death Threats From Wizkid Fans For Defending Don Jazzy – BBNaija Star, Tolani Baj Reveals

Tolani Baj, the Big Brother Naija reality star, has disclosed that she received death threats from Wizkid’s fans for faulting the singer’s shade at Don Jazzy.

She disclosed this in a recent episode of the Bahd And Boujee Podcast which she co-hosted with actress Moet Abebe.

“I received a death threat from Wizkid’s fans after we hosted Nasboi on this podcast. He also received death threats as well,” she said.

“It’s just a podcast. What’s the death threat for? People have been doing podcasts in America and elsewhere but they don’t get death threats.”