6th February, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Former Big Brother Naija housemate Henry Olisaemeka Orakwu, popularly known as Groovy, has accused Grammy organisers of cheating Wizkid out of an award in 2022.
Wizkid bagged two nominations at the 64th Grammys, courtesy of his ‘Made in Lagos’ album and the worldwide hit song ‘Essence’ with Tems.
‘Made in Lagos’ was designated within the category of Worldwide Music collection.
Wizkid was also nominated for Best Worldwide music execution for ‘Essence’ but shockingly, he did not win any.
Comparing what happened to Davido, Burna Boy, who both lost at the 66th version of the prestigious awards, Groovy argued that Essence not winning a Grammy grant was one of the greatest robberies to ever happen within the history of the award.
He made this statement on social media in response to Twitter influencer, Asiwaju Lerry who supported people attacking Davido for losing out in three categories despite being nominated.
He pointed out that when Wizkid lost in his 2022, people made fun of him, but there was no hate or buzz about it, however, the reaction for Davido is different.
“Wizkid lost his Grammy nominations with Made in Lagos and Essence, everyone cooked him for an entire week. No be hate, but the banter must go round,” Lerry tweeted.
Groovy quoted his post and wrote: “Wiz not winning a Grammy for Essence is one of the biggest robberies in that award’s entire history.”