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Why I’m not vocal about politics in Nigeria – Wizkid
Afrobeat superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has explained why he doesn’t often discuss politics in his music or interviews.
He claims that the general populace of Nigeria is uninterested in politics and is simply concerned with how to get by.
Wizkid made the assertion in a recent interview with Evening Standard UK
He said, “I don’t like to speak about politicians in Nigeria. People in the streets care about themselves and what they are going to eat. They don’t give a f*ck about nothing else.”
The singer of “Ojuelegba” also expressed his desire to lead the upcoming generation of Nigerian musicians.
He stressed that his intention is to “steer the new generation forward” and that he would not pass judgment on “previous generations.”
The 30-year-old expressed his hope for the upcoming generation of afrobeats musicians to succeed internationally and come together.
In other news, Wizkid has called women “God on Earth.”
He believes that “God is definitely a woman.”
The Starboy boss stated that his music is meant to celebrate women of various cultures, emphasizing that he was nurtured around “strong women.”
This was said by Wizkid in a recent interview with the Evening Standard UK.
He said, “To me, women are God on earth. God is definitely a woman, for sure. What’s more powerful than creating a life? My music is here to make women feel good from all cultures. It celebrates them. They’re valued.
“I was raised around strong women, so it means I cater more for women with my sound, you know? Being raised by women made me understand their full range of emotions. It is a beautiful thing.”