13th June, 2021
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Award-winning Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun widely known as Wizkid’s 10-part docuseries which was released to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his debut album “Superstar“ has generated mixed reactions on social media.
“A Superstar Made in Lagos”’s title is a combination of his first album and the most recent “Made In Lagos“ and docuseries sees reflections from the superstar on love, music and his journey so far.
It features some of his peers and mentors including former label boss Banky W, ace comedian, Alibaba, Femi Kuti, Yeni Kuti, Anthony Joshua, Basketmouth, Terri, Chris Ubosi, and BellaNaija’s Uche Pedro.
The guests talk about everything Wizkid from his melodies, self-integrity, humble beginnings, talent, unreleased music, and hard work to his impact on Afrobeats and the creative industry. Watch all here.
However, the release of the series coincided with Nigeria’s Democracy Day celebration and the protests against the clampdown on free speech.
The development angered some Nigerians on social media, particularly because of his past comments on artists putting out their work during nationwide protests.
See some reactions;
Reekado Banks was dragged for dropping his album during the #EndSARS. Wizkid tweeting about his album on #June12thProtest #DemocracyDay, is not only insensitive, but demoralizing.
Celebrities are human beings & should secure the bag, but do that with some emotional intelligence.
— NEFERTITI (@firstladyship) June 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/EdmundOris/status/1403671635748589573
When dem announce say dem wan do protest? When Wizkid don plan to drop him docuseries?
Yeah that’s your answer right there.
— Peng Man ⚡️ (@pengmanmodel) June 12, 2021
Wizkid didn’t use the hashtag yen yen yen but reekado did
Las las hypocrites ni gbogbo yin— Rola ⭐️⭐️ (@kofoworola__a) June 12, 2021
Wizkid didn’t use the hashtag to promote his shit, neither can he postpone a 10th year anniversary of the release of his debut album.
Keep your agenda in your pockets!— ZEUS (@itzbasito) June 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/Olamideofficial/status/1403599476753842176
Rema made a post today, y'all didn't drag him, but all of a sudden you're pushing agenda on Wizkid? Same guy that postponed his album during Endsars? Bloody hypocrites👍🏽
— v¡vä (@realviva__) June 12, 2021
All of una go try drag Wizkid, but make the boy no chop again?
You can stay on Twitter, tweeting about the country, while going about your business and living your life.
But woe betide the next guy trying to just live through the madness. Whatever happened to autonomy?
— Joey Akan (@JoeyAkan) June 12, 2021
https://twitter.com/Seyi_OG/status/1403667997005320194
https://twitter.com/pengmanmodel/status/1403682452162453506
https://twitter.com/Tife_fabunmi/status/1403659105496096770
Is it possible to postpone birthday? I don’t get what this agenda is all about. Wizkid postponed his album indefinitely, confronted this administration directly, went out to protest and dropped the out nowhere, until he gives y’all his head before y’all let him rest?
— ZEUS (@itzbasito) June 12, 2021
Is it possible to postpone birthday? I don’t get what this agenda is all about. Wizkid postponed his album indefinitely, confronted this administration directly, went out to protest and dropped the out nowhere, until he gives y’all his head before y’all let him rest?
— ZEUS (@itzbasito) June 12, 2021
Funny thing, he might not know about the protest self
— JESUS SAVES (@santis_szn) June 12, 2021