Wizkid Declares Himself First Young Nigerian Star to Achieve Global Fame
Afrobeats icon Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has made a bold claim, declaring himself the first young Nigerian artist to achieve global stardom.
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Reflecting on his journey, Wizkid credited his parents for providing him with the freedom to pursue his dreams, even when they were initially skeptical about his chances of success in the competitive music industry.
Born and raised in a religiously diverse household, with a Christian mother and a Muslim father, Wizkid shared how his parents’ unwavering support played a crucial role in his rise to fame.
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"I was the first young artist to ever blow up on the Nigerian music scene,"
Wizkid said in an interview with Uplift X. "My parents didn’t believe there was a chance, but they supported me nonetheless."
Wizkid’s rise to fame has been nothing short of meteoric, and he continues to break barriers in the global music scene. Recently, he announced plans to release a new album titled ‘Morayo,’ dedicated to his late mother, who passed away on August 18, 2023.
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The album, named after his mother’s middle name, promises to be a heartfelt tribute and a significant milestone in Wizkid’s illustrious career.
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