“How artists used to sleep outside my gate begging me for features” – Wizkid

• Famous Nigerian singer Wizkid recalls how aspiring artists used to gather and even sleep outside his gate, pleading for collaborations during his early years in the music industry.
• Since his rise to fame in 2010, Wizkid has collaborated with top artists like Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, and Olamide.
• Wizkid expressed disappointment that many artists fail to recognize or appreciate his contributions to their success.
• He revealed an incident where he offered a female artist a 10% discount to make a collaboration accessible, only for it to go unappreciated.

Nigerian music star Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has opened up on his experiences with fellow artists during the early stages of his career.

In a resurfaced interview, the Grammy-winning singer recounted how aspiring musicians would often gather outside his residence, seeking opportunities to collaborate with him.

Wizkid, who rose to prominence in 2010, described these moments as reflective of his defining years in the music industry.

As one of Nigeria’s most influential artists, he has played a significant role in uplifting others, collaborating with a wide range of talents, including Tiwa Savage, Seyi Shay, and Olamide.

Despite his support for his peers, Wizkid expressed disappointment that many artists fail to acknowledge his contributions to their success.

Sharing an example, he recalled offering a female artist a 10% discount to make a collaboration more accessible.

However, he lamented the lack of gratitude he has often experienced from those he has helped.

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— Ogbeni W! (@expressivebus) December 9, 2024

In other news, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid has continued to dominate the global music scene with his latest album, Morayo.

The album, which has garnered widespread praise from fans and music lovers worldwide, has now earned the artist another significant milestone.

In a new development, Morayo has become the first album by an African artist to feature all its tracks on the prestigious Billboard US Afrobeats Chart Top 20.