In a recent interview, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, shared his thoughts on his rise to fame
He stated that he was the first young Nigerian artist to achieve widespread success in the music industry.
Wizkid asserted his parents’ influence on his career, noting that they initially had doubts about his chances of success due to the uncertainty of a career in music.
However, they ultimately gave him the freedom to pursue his dreams.
Wizkid expressed gratitude for his parents’ support and upbringing, which he believes has contributed to his success.
He highlighted their emphasis on love and acceptance, despite their different religious backgrounds, as a key factor in his personal and professional growth.
He said:
“I was the first young artist to ever blow up on the [Nigerian music] scene. So my parents didn’t even believe that there was a chance in that,” he said per Uplift X.
“Every parents, of course, when they see their kid growing up and you’re making a big career decision that they’re not sure about, especially coming from Africa; living in a home where your mom is a Christian and your dad is a Muslim, and they never had an argument about the religion or what the kids wanted to do… My dad would be like, do whatever you want. If you want to be a Muslim or Christian, you’re free, do whatever you like.
“I love my parents so much. That’s something that has helped me become who I am today. All I understood was love was the only thing that kept them together for so long.”
Follow Us on Facebook – @LadunLiadi; Instagram – @LadunLiadi; Twitter – @LadunLiadi; Youtube – @LadunLiadiTV for updates
