Davido describes Burna Boy, others as ‘new cat’, hails career success of Wizkid (Video)

Davido describes Burna Boy, others as 'new cat', hails Wizkid's career success (Video)

The superstar Afrobeat singer, Davido Adeleke speaks on how youngsters like he and Wizkid were one of the first to make it in the entertainment industry, unlike new cats like Burna Boy and others. While referring to Burna Boy, and other renowned singers as ‘new cats’, O.B.O in a recent interview applauded the recognition and growth of Afrobeats globally.

Davido

Award-winning singer, Davido Adeleke flaunts his jewellery. Credti: Davido / Instagram According to Davido, he and Wizkid were one of the first successful pioneers in the entertainment industry before the birth of the ‘new cats.’ He further acknowledged Mayorkun and Asake whom he reflected on their performance in his latest album, ‘Timeless‘ which has bagged a number of certifications from its millions of streams. “Everybody knows that I was one of the first, me and Wizkid to blow up. It feels good also seeing that the news cats coming up; like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Rema, Asake, and Mayorkun,” he said. The interview has since sparked mixed reactions particularly because Davido referred to other superstar singers as ‘new cats.’ Reactions trailing Davido for calling Burna Boy, others new cats TheSilvapr said: “Now wey Davido don comot Burna boy from “The Big 3″, after Wizkid and Davido, who be number 3?” effizzzyy wrote: “Olamide needs to be imputed into this GOAT conversations ,it’s becoming unbecoming abeg” Irunnia_ said: “Davido is an entertainer. Things no dey boring with him. He purposely added Burna boy because he knew Burna Boy must react I am just waiting for Burna Boy to react. Everybody go collect. From Davido’s friends to his gateman even davido’s classmates in primary school go collect” CasiusClayy noted: “Burna Boy na lion sha no be just cat” TheMahleek: “Na gorilla Davido dey call new cat??” therealdaddymo1: “Burna Boy released Like to Party in 2012, the same year Davido came out. Kilofa disrespect” Watch the video below … “Wizkid and I were the first young artistes to blow up and it feels good seeing new cats like Burna Boy, Rema, Fireboy, Mayorkun and Asake kllling it now” – Davido pic.twitter.com/qBf5SnKg3n — BASITO (@itzbasito) June 8, 2023

I had a bad dream about Wizkid

I had a bad dream about Wizkid

A man identified as @adeoye_sam_kay on Instagram has shared the bad dream he had about Nigerian singer Wizkid. This is coming shortly after Wizkid posted worrisome updates that made netizens think something was wrong.

Man shares scary dream about Wizkid, says he died

Man says Wizkid died in his dream
Photo credit: @Wizkidayo/Instagram The singer had taken to his Instagram story to pen what seemed like a sudden realization of life and its unending hunt by humans. In a series of Instagram story posts, Wizkid wrote, “Wait. Never mind. Actually mind!! na so I dream ooo say tomorow no dey. all of us come together dey find ‘tomorrow’.” The singer also shared a reply from one of his fans corroborating his ideology about ‘tomorrow’ and what comes after today. “We later find am? Make I know if I go stop hustle today ohh,” the fan wrote in reply. Wizkid acknowledged it with a caption, “Omo no be only me dey mad for ya o.” The singer’s brainstorming has since sparked mixed reactions on social media leaving some to conclude that perhaps he was influenced by weed. However, a young man, Adeoye, asked netizens not to make a joke out of it as he warned people about the scary dream he had about the singer. According to him, he saw Wizkid lying lifeless after an unknown individual sadly took his life. Adeoye went ahead to plead with Nigerians to put Wizkid in their prayers because of the bad dream he had. Furthermore, he reiterated that such evil will not befall the superstar. “Pray for him please. I had a bad dream concerning him overnight. It won’t happen to him in Jesus name,” he said. The young man’s tweet has sparked a buzz on social media as netizens share their thoughts about the dream. While some tackled the dreamer, others penned down words of prayers for the singer. See the post below:

“Tomorrow no dey” — Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

"Tomorrow no dey" — Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

Superstar Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun causes a stir as he pens a cryptic note about the existence of ‘tomorrow’ and a search for it. The singer took to his Instagram story to pen what looks like a sudden realization of life and its unending hunt by humans.

wizkid

Afrobeat singer, Wizkid. Credit: wizkidayo Source: Instagram In a series of Instagram story posts, Wizkid wrote, “Wait … Never mind. Tomorow no dey … all of us come together dey find ‘tomorrow’. Actually mind!! na so I dream ooo say …” The singer shared a reply from one of his fans corroborating his ideology about ‘tomorrow’ and what comes after today.

"Tomorrow no dey" — Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

“We later find am? Make I know if I go stop hustle today ohh,” the fan wrote in reply. Wizkid acknowledged it with a caption, “Omo no be only me dey mad for ya o.”

Wizkid pens cryptic note, netizens react

The singer’s brainstorming has since sparked mixed reactions on social media leaving some to conclude that perhaps he was influenced by weed. Reactions trailing Wizkid’s brainstorming on ‘Tomorrow’ @gynola_ola wrote: “He’s hilarious, the post was funny seeing it on ig, no be only him dey mad” @iamsamiko penned: “This one don smoke loud de reason 9ja matter🍃 💨🤣” @Ayonitemi1000 stated: “On Colos on Colos 💨” @tweetcaptain_ noted: “migos say plug talk. machala say igbo talk @Bee_jay_0 opined: “make e dey always bring all this thing come twitter nah😭” @OfficiaMichel55 wrote: “Don go smoke him loud again hit fit talk say make we dey expect new single next week Friday baba Werey lol 😂 @AlameenAminu14 penned: “I suspect the lyrics to a soon to drop record” @officialchase97 added: “Popsy don dey on Trips Like dis now baba fit even promise us one single this weekend” @mr_erena wrote: “On colos on colos on colos” @Shittu_Olamide7 wrote: “Which kind loud this werey smoke like this” @NuJhayhne added: “this guy is high again”

“Jada is shy” – Wizkid teases baby mama Jada P (Video)

"Jada is shy" - Wizkid teases baby mama Jada P (Video)

A video of Wizkid teasing his baby mama after a performance on stage has surprised netizens on TikTok.

Wizkid teases baby mama, Jada P

Wizkid teases baby mama, Jada P Photo credit: @shopsydoo/TikTok Wizkid and his associates gathered around the mother of two and tried to pressurise her into giving a speech. This happened after Wizkid’s incredible performance at the Afronation concert which was held in Miami, United States. Jada P has been a strong pillar of support for Wizkid and he had asked her to appear on stage. In the viral video clip, Wizkid was seen rubbing Jada P’s hand gently and suggesting that she gives a speech on stage but she declined shyly. Her refusal was followed by teases from Wizkid and his associates who tagged the mother of two as shy. “You’re shy,” one of the men backstage told her. Reacting to the video, @omolade said: “Jada just dey blush.” @fizzy_xyz reacted: “Jada is shy 😂😂😂.” @Big West said: “OBO dey background.” @Jared said: “She’s lovable.” @Christinacarmel commented: “Jada is super nice met her in Ghana.” @ScyliaG reacted: “I have never seen them sweet together like this.” @Paloflimzy said: “Everyone of them is wearing Rolex.” @Sregamusay reacted: “So wizkid the fear like this only small hand she wave WIZZY run chaii my boss.” @FabianoCanPlay reacted: “This jada o look like Wizkid mama o.” See the video below: @shopsydoo #wizkid #afrobeats #partytime ♬ original sound – Adesope olajide

“Wizkid Fever” – African men abroad choose dinner with Wizkid over £1 million jackpot (Video)

GistReel

In a captivating display of personal preferences, a group of African men residing abroad has recently revealed their choices when presented with the enticing prospect of having dinner with Nigerian superstar artiste, Wizkid, or receiving a staggering one million pounds. The intriguing interviews were conducted separately and shared on popular social media platform TikTok, sparking a lively debate among fans and followers.

Wizkid

The three men were individually asked by a TikTok content creator to decide between the unique opportunity of sharing a meal with Wizkid or acquiring a life-changing sum of £1 million.Trending:Another Nigerian lady set to break Guinness World Record as she begins counting of rice grains (Video) One million pounds or dinner with Wizkid?” the interviewer asked. One of the interviewees was resolute in his decision, expressing an unwavering desire to have dinner with the Wizkid. “Just to have a dinner with Wizkid… I’ll go for the dinner,” he enthusiastically declared. Conversely, the second interviewee initially sided with the Grammy-winning singer, stating; “I’ll say Wizkid…” However, after the interviewer reiterated the question, the man opted for the substantial financial windfall, exclaiming; “A million pounds, man.”

Wizkid

The third interviewee, interestingly, elected to have dinner with Wizkid, expressing confidence that an intimate encounter with the acclaimed artist would yield tangible benefits. “Wizkid, because if I see Wizkid, if he saw me one-on-one, I know what he’s gonna give me,” he explained. The interviews have sparked a spirited discussion among fans and followers, with divided opinions on the matter. See below; £1 million or a dinner with Wizkid? pic.twitter.com/bxP0UJFlFs — 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) May 18, 2023

“I want to do music with Davido, Tems, Wizkid”

GistReel

Controversial Lawyer and social media influencer, Ifunanya Excel, has revealed her intentions to do music with big stars. The controversial lawyer has disclosed in an interview with Yangi Media, that aside from being a lawyer, she is also an artist.

lawyer Ifunanya

According to Ifunanya, she wants to take her music to another level and be one of the greatest artists in Nigeria. According to Ifunanya, she is looking forward to collaborating with industry giants like Wizkid, Davido, Tems, and Jeriq The Hustler.Trending:Why God keeps sending problems my way – Sabinus In her words, “There are a lot of artists I look forward to working with. I will like to work with Jeriq, Tems, Wizkid, and Davido.”

“I feel very bad each time I kill a bug” – Wizkid says, vows to commence anti-bug-killing campaign

GistReel

Popular singer, Ayo ‘Wizkid‘ Balogun reveals the compassionate side of him as he reveals he feels bad whenever he kills a bug. In a post share on his Instagram story, the singer who is fondly known as Machala said that he feels better after squashing a bug because he thinks of the life it probably leads.

"I feel very bad each time I kill a bug" – Wizkid says, vows to commence anti-bug-killing campaign

In another post he added that his More Love Tour would be partly geared towards treating every bug with dignity and respect. Wizkid wrote: “Every time I kill a bug I feel real bad! ‘That n*gga prob had his b*tch at home waiting on him . Damn! “ In another post he wrote: “Ok I’m about to go on tour and I promise we go treat every bug with dignity and Love! #MoreLoveTour23”

Wizkid tattoos his children’s faces on his leg

GistReel

wizkid

The superstar Afrobeats singer, popularly known as Wizkid, demonstrates his affection for his kids by getting tattoos of his children’s faces on his leg. The singer who has been known for his low-key lifestyle, however, does not shy away from expressing his love for his children. The celebrated singer, who has received numerous accolades, including a Grammy, proudly shared photos of his leg, which displays the images of his four sons.

Wizkid tattoos his children's faces on his leg

This includes Boluwatife Balogun, his first child, born to Shola Ogudu; Ayo Jr., his second son, born to Binta Diamond, who resides in the US and his other two sons were born to his manager, Jada Pollock. It is noteworthy that Wizkid and Pollock welcomed their second child together in October 2022.

“I introduced Wizkid, Burna Boy to American audiences” — Swizz Beats

GistReel

“I introduced Wizkid, Burna Boy to America" — Swizz Beats

A famous American music producer, Swizz Beats disclosed the part he and his ex-wife, Alicia Keys, played in introducing Nigerian Afrobeats singers, Wizkid and Burna Boy to audiences in America. He made this known on Amazon Music’s Roundtable audiovisual podcast. Swizz Beats stated that at a time when the genre was not yet popular in the US, he was the first to play Wizkid’s songs.

Swizz Beats

Additionally, he mentioned that he provided Burna Boy with an opportunity to perform in front of an audience in the United States before he gained widespread recognition. In his words; “I introduced Wizkid to America. I was the first person to play his song. Me and my wife [Alicia Keys] were on a trip and we danced to his songs.

“I introduced Wizkid, Burna Boy to America" — Swizz Beats

“I was [also] the first person to bring Burna Boy to the States. I introduced him on the stage. When I was playing Fela Kuti, people thought I was being too African. “And that how ignorant the energy was at that time. But I didn’t let that stop me from moving what I’m moving because it’s what it’s. It’s about education.

burna boy

We [Americans] can’t be scared of the educational journey of something that sounds different or feels different,” he stated.

Throwback video of P-Square describing Wizkid as the future of Afrobeats

GistReel

An 11 year old throwback video of music duo, P-Square talking about Wizkid as the future of Afrobeats has surfaced on the internet. P-Square have been headlining shows since the year, 2003. Their first break song, Senorita received the most airplay at the time, causing them to spring into fame.

Wizkid

In the said video, the duo had just finished a show. Wizkid, who had also performed the show was with the music duo. P-Square described Wizkid as the future of Afrobeats. Rudeboy shared the Wizkid’s shows are “going to be big.” Fans are shocked to see how shy Wizkid was back then, and how he sat beside them like a novice. Watch video below;