Wizkid Sparks Outrage As He Denounces Being An Afrobeat Artist, Issues Warning Ahead Of Album Release

Award-winning singer, Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid has angered many as he denounces being an Afrobeat artist.

In a series of posts on his Instagram story, while announcing his new album, Wizkid cautioned Nigerians against categorizing him as an Afrobeat artist. He went on to warn bloggers against posting his new album.

Wizkid didn’t stop there, he read the riot acts as he informed those who fell in love with him during the Pakurumo era to refrain from downloading his new album. For those who love Afrobeat, he also told them not to download his album.

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Wizkid went on to brag about his wealth as he claimed he was richer than all.

“Album done! See you soon bitches!

Lion richer than u niggas lol

And pls abeg if u like Pakurumo Wizkid don’t download this new album. In fact, delete me from your playlist and your life!

And if you like Afrobeat pls don’t download my album!

I am not a fùcking Afrobeat artiste! Don’t call me that hoe!

I am not Alfa anything bitch!

Album named “Maraya” best ever made!

Now everybody fuck off!

1 more all u Naija blogs or media don’t post my shit when it drops! Una papa!”.

His statement didn’t sit well with many who slammed him for disrespecting the genre of music that paved the way for him.

One PJ Stars wrote, “Bro disrespected indigenous rappers, now he’s doing same to the exact genre that has him a spotlight. No wonder he has failed to release a hit afterward. Dropped an album, it flopped and dropped an EP. It still flopped Karma will always humble the proud

One Vaesaly wrote, “Nurse he is out again

One The Man Like Keicey wrote, ‘Thank you Davido for always representing and promoting Afrobeats

One Thy Abbey wrote, “Typical African way. Always condemn their own and struggle to fit in where they are not genuinely recognized. Good luck Broda

One Arrange DMW wrote, “Wizkid fell off so bad

One Official Shehu wrote, “This is pure clout. But people aren’t ready to say the truth

One Saza Berg wrote, “His last album was a flop

One Rasheed Of Naija wrote, “Losing his Kun has taken a toll on him and I feel sorry for him deeply”.