on 
I Was The First Young Artist To Blow – Wizkid Declares
Afrobeats superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has confidently declared himself the first young Nigerian artist to achieve stardom. In a recent reflection on his journey, Wizkid expressed gratitude to his parents for giving him the freedom to pursue his dreams.
Although his parents were initially skeptical about his chances of success in the music industry, Wizkid’s determination and talent eventually won them over. He acknowledged that their initial pessimism was understandable, but he was resolute in chasing his passion.
Wizkid’s declaration is a testament to his trailblazing career, which has inspired a generation of young Nigerian artists. His achievements have paved the way for others to follow in his footsteps, solidifying his status as a pioneer in the Afrobeats genre.
“I was the first young artist to ever blow up on the [Nigerian music] scene. So my parents didn’t even believe that there was a chance in that,” he said per Uplift X.
“Every parents, of course, when they see their kid growing up and you’re making a big career decision that they’re not sure about, especially coming from Africa; living in a home where your mom is a Christian and your dad is a Muslim, and they never had an argument about the religion or what the kids wanted to do… My dad would be like, do whatever you want. If you want to be a Muslim or Christian, you’re free, do whatever you like.
“I love my parents so much. That’s something that has helped me become who I am today. All I understood was love was the only thing that kept them together for so long.”
Wizkid had announced that he would release a new album in memory of his late mother who passed away on August 18, 2023, in London.
The album is titled ‘Morayo’, his mother’s middle name.
Discover more from Gists Naija | #1 Nigeria Music and Entertainment Hub
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
CLICK HERE TO COMMENT
Please Leave a Reply