Tag: Wizkid
Nasty C lauds Wizkid for African music’s international growth
South African rapper Nsikayesizwe David Junior Ngcobo, popularly known as Nasty C, has praised Nigerian singer, Wizkid, for promoting African…
Tems, Wizkid, others nominated for 2026 BET Awards
Nigerian music stars, Tems, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Asake have earned nominations for the 2026 BET Awards.
Wizkid sets record with 11bn Spotify streams
Earlier in January, ‘Big Wiz’, as the singer is fondly called by his teeming fans and industry peers, became the…
Why I have a problem with Wizkid – Carter Efe opens up
Nigerian content creator and streamer Carter Efe has spoken on his relationship with afrobeats star, Wizkid, revealing that prior to…
Carter Efe raises stakes, calls out Wizkid for boxing showdown
Carter Efe has had ongoing issues with Wizkid after accusing the singer of not supporting him when he released a…
My grudge against Wizkid is for life – Seun Kuti
"No, what are you talking about? Please, let’s move on. I don’t want to talk about that," he said when…
Rivalry keeping Wizkid, Davido relevant – Blaqbonez
“Wizkid and Davido can never fade. That hatred is the reason why they will be relevant forever. When they love…
Wizkid’s “Essence” deserves a Grammy! – Presidency
In response to viral video clips showing Wizkid and Tems joining Canadian pop star Justin Bieber on stage to perform…
Burna Boy challenges Wizkid to physical fight
The Grammy-award winning artist, while speaking in a now viral video, challenged Wizkid to a physical fight, claiming that his…
Wizkid finally weighs in on DJ Tunez vs. Burna Boy drama
Nigerian afrobeats star Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has weighed in on the drama between DJ Tunez and…
Wura star Scarlet Gomez reveals shocking ties with Wizkid
During a question-and-answer session on X with fans, Gomez was asked, “Are you truly Mr Sunday Are's daughter? If yes,…
Wizkid loses out again! Delta Gov declares Davido his favourite
During the informal session, the governor was asked to pick his favourite among a series of options, ranging from music…
Samklef claims ownership of six tracks from Wizkid’s album
Nigerian music producer and influencer, Samklef, has claimed ownership of six tracks from Wizkid’s debut album, Superstar.
Wizkid slams 2Baba for ranking burna boy above him
The exchange adds to the ongoing debate about who truly dominates the Afrobeats scene internationally, especially after Wizkid previously declared…
Comparing Wizkid to Fela is ‘ridiculous and disrespectful’ – 2Baba
Veteran Nigerian musician 2Baba has weighed in on the ongoing debate comparing Afrobeat pioneer Fela Kuti with contemporary star Wizkid,…
Femi Kuti defends Fela, calls for end to Seun-Wizkid feud
Femi deliberately avoided taking sides in the dispute, which erupted after Seun criticised Wizkid fans for comparing the global Afrobeats…
‘Don’t compare them,’ Kunle Kuti speaks on Wizkid-Seun feud
He also reveled that he holds Wizkid in high esteem, stating that he is one of the artists he would…
‘Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, Burna are blocking new artistes’ – Portable
Street-hop singer, Portable has taken aim at Nigeria’s top music stars, accusing Wizkid, Davido, Olamide, and Burna Boy of monopolising…
Tyla set to floor Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid for another Grammy
South African music sensation, Tyla, can’t stop raising the bar, just as her fans across the globe can’t get enough…
‘I love Wizkid but he shouldn’t have insulted my father’ – Yeni Kuti
“I love Wizkid a lot, he is my paddy na. He is my small friend,” she said. “I remember when…
‘You denied your people ,’- Joey Akan slams Wizkid
Joey further claimed that Wizkid turned his back on Nigerians after gaining international recognition, adding that Fela never did that...
‘Seun Kuti is to blame for Fela’s online disrespect,’ Yhemolee
Yhemolee further blamed Seun for engaging with trolls, stating that he has been embarrassing his family...
Why Wizkid shouldn’t compare himself to Fela- Daddy Freeze
Daddy Freeze added that Wizkid should not compare himself to Fela until he is ready to be an activist...
Portable blasts Wizkid: ‘You are no new Fela, have you been to prison?’
“Wizkid said he’s the new Fela; has he been to prison before? I’ve been to prison multiple times. I’m bigger…
Wizkid breaks silence, fires shots at Seun Kuti in Viral Online clash
On Tuesday, January 20, Wizkid responded with a series of blunt, unfiltered posts across Instagram Stories, some of which were…
Seun Kuti accuses Wizkid of name theft
The artist, while speaking during a livestream, claimed that he has been answering the nickname 'Big Bird' long before Wizkid…
‘Wizkid is the greatest artiste of all time’ – Seun Kuti
Speaking during a recent show, Seun said: “I can say Wizkid is the greatest singer in the world. I can…
How I made ‘Tease Me’ with Wizkid – Samklef
Samklef, the producer behind Wizkid’s hit song Tease Me, has shared how the track came together during his first ever…
Spotify Wrapped 2025: Nigeria’s most streamed albums, artists
Popular afrobeats star, Asake, also dominated the list by claiming three spots on the top ten list. Other artists like…
Wizkid reacts to being named as top artist on Apple Music’s Top 100
He expressed his pride in his achievement, stating that his competitors now have more reasons to cry...