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Wizkid Accused Of Chasing Clout With Comments On Afrobeats
On March 16, 2024, Wizkid announced the completion of his next album, ‘Morayo’ named after his late mother who passed in 2023.
The Tide Entertainment reports that Wizkid has said in a series of post that those who loved the type of Afrobeats music he made like ‘Pakurumo’ should not bother listening to his next album. He also stated that he was not an Afrobeats artiste before asking Nigerian blogs not to post his next album in a rant that sent social media agog.
Speaking on Wizkid’s claim of not being an Afrobeats artiste, Obong Roviel tagged it as a clout-chasing endeavour meant to rile up Nigerians just like Burna Boy did with “Afrobeats lacked substance” statement ahead of the release of his last album, ‘I Told Them’.
“When an Artiste is trying to put out a project in Nigeria, you just know because they do things to chase clout,” Obong Roviel says about Wizkid’s rant.
Obong Roviel stated that contrary to what people claim, Afrobeats do not box Artistes.
“Drake is a rapper yet he makes pop music. Hip hop did not box Drake, so Wizkid can not claim that Afrobeats boxed him,” Roviel said.
Basito who is a popular Wizkid’s fan held a contrary view that the Afrobeats tag has limited the opportunities African artistes are afforded in international awards.
“When it comes to international awards, they put every artistes coming out of Africa in one category whether they make Afrobeats or not. This is what Wizkid is fighting against because he wants Nigerian artistes to compete in other categories,” Basito argued.
The claims of the Afrobeats tagged boxing up Artistes remain unsubstantiated as it does not stop them from making music across other genres.
Commentators in the Afrobeats space have pointed out that Wizkid won an R&B category at the BET with his song, ‘Essence’ while Burna Boy was nominated in the Best Melodious Hip Hop category for his song, ‘Sittin’ On Top of The World’ feat 21 Savage at the 66th Grammys.
This goes to show that when Nigerian Artistes make other genres that are stripped of Afrobeats markers, they stand a chance to be recognised in other categories. Hence, the Afrobeats tag is not the problem since the artistes have refused to make the type of music that can compete in the main categories
Popular businessman and socialite, Pascal Okechukwu, aka Cubana Chief Priest, has said that his relationship with singer Davido is beyond money and gossip.
He stated this in a recent interview with BBC Igbo.
“Davido is my friend. He is my in-law; he married Chioma who is from Imo State where I hail from.
“So the relationship I have with Davido is beyond money and gossip,” he said.
DAILY POST reports that Chief Priest disclosed via his Instagram page that his outfit for the wedding of the singer, Davido and his wife, Chioma, in Lagos on Tuesday cost seven million Naira.
The socialite recently appreciated Davido for not “discarding” Chioma.
He stated that the DMW boss has made Imo State proud by choosing to marry from the state.
Nigerian singer Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has lent her voice to the ongoing anti-tax hike protests in Kenya.
The Tide’s source reports that Kenyan youths are marching against tax hike in widespread demonstrations tagged ‘RejectFinanceBill2024.’
Five people were shot dead and dozens wounded after police clashed with protesters who stormed the parliament building in Nairobi on Tuesday, according to Amnesty Kenya.
Reacting via her X handle on Tuesday night, Simi declared her support for the demonstrators.
She stated that “it is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights.”
The singer wrote, “I stand with the people of Kenya. It is both powerful and heartbreaking for a people to have to fight and die for freedoms and rights. Godspeed and Strength. [Hash tag] RejectFinanceBill2024.”
In a series of other posts, she wrote: “Wow. When you’ve had enough, the fight is almost inevitable.
“African leaders- have not you done enough?
“I can’t wait for the day Africa is not a weapon fashioned against Africans. All of this amazing Black power and human resource, but the majority are not likely to thrive unless they run.”
Famous Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Davido was spotted among other top artistes at Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour concert in Atlanta, Georgia.
Asake’s performance at his sold-out show at the 17,000-capacity State Farm Arena in Atlanta began on August 16, 2024, and is set to run for 10 days.
In a trending video on social media, Davido appeared backstage with American rapper Quavo to support Asake during the live performance.
Other musicians in attendance included Nigerian hitmaker Zlatan and American rapper Russ Millions.
The Tide’s source reports that Asake’s ‘Lungu Boy’ tour is set to cover six U.S. cities, where he will headline notable venues including Madison Square Garden in New York, the Toyota Center in Houston, and the State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
Asake’s tour comes just days after the release of his latest hit, ‘Lungu Boy,’ which features several superstars, including Wizkid, British rappers Central Cee and Stormzy, Travis Scott and Brazilian singer Ludmilla.
‘Lungu Boy’ set a new record for the biggest opening week on Spotify Nigeria, garnering 18.9 million streams in its opening week and breaking the previous record of 14.4 million streams held by Davido’s ‘Timeless.’
