Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has sparked mixed reactions online after spending time with fellow artist Ahmed Ololade, also known as Asake. The two artists attended a London concert for Asake, the YBNL signee, and several videos of their interactions have circulated online.
One particular clip captured a lot of attention, featuring Wizkid’s advice to Asake. In the video, Wizkid can be heard telling Asake not to be too humble.
Amid the lively concert atmosphere filled with noise and music, the Afrobeats star tapped Asake on the shoulder and shouted, “Ma humble, ma humble,” which translates to “Don’t be humble, don’t be humble.” This moment led to varied responses from fans, with many reacting to Wizkid’s advice on social media.
Watch video below:
Moment Wizkid told Asake NOT to be humble.
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) September 18, 2024
See some comments below:
@ILTONELIAN:
“Na pure cruise, but I trust Nigerians to take it sideways. Meanwhile, i get all countries aza and tags available for pickup deals. Cashapp, Zelle, PayPal goods and services available. DM let’s deal.”
@DivineAlfred5:
“Honestly, this guy doesn’t grow at all.., he just still looks like a kid.”
@Unwanaassam1:
“Once a young man has money, there’s that tendency all around him not to stay humble. It’s just natural and it’s in every rich young man. He mustn’t be told before he knows this.”
@abazwhyllzz:
“He just Dey give am bad advice,abeg Asake should stay clear from him abeggg.”
@kayzywizzzy:
“He dey try tell asake make he no dey do humble to him, a free soul, but some people go wan use am push agenda.”
In other related news, Spotify recently celebrated the 10th anniversary of Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’, marking a decade since the release of the iconic Afrobeats track. Phiona Okumu, Head of Music for Sub-Saharan Africa at Spotify, revealed that Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ has garnered over 55 million streams since its debut in 2014.
Okumu stated, “Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ helped define the global rise of Afrobeats and continues to resonate with millions of listeners worldwide.” The track’s influence has reached across continents, with the United States, United Kingdom, Netherlands, France, and Nigeria being the top countries where it’s most streamed.
As Wizkid’s ‘Ojuelegba’ celebrated this milestone, it stood as a testament to his impact on the Afrobeats genre and his role in bringing African music to a global stage.
