The Recording Academy, organisers of Grammy Awards, has come under heavy criticism on social media for referring to Nigerian afrobeat superstar, Wizkid as an “up-and-coming artist”.
The American award organisers had written Wizkid`s name under a post that read: “Who is an up-and-coming Black artist everyone should have on their radar?” shared via their Instastory.
This didn`t sit well with some Nigerians, especially Wizkid`s fans who considered it demeaning given the singer`s status as one of the most successful music artists in Africa.
Here are some of the reactions:
@heisdio25: “Forget stanship this is actually disrespectful considering Wizkid is a top three afrobeats artiste.”
@esportpridee1: “Wiz kid up and coming ke? Is Grammy mad?”
@oxfybi: “Wizkid isn`t up-and-coming, tf?”
