Over the past few months, Nigerian Afro-Pop singer and record label boss Wizkid, has record several international recognition’s and mentions on various platforms, and his recent effort on collaboration with canadian-american singer Drake.
However, there is a debate making the rounds town and on social media on whether the former E.M.E artiste is indeed the biggest act out of Nigeria.
Some think that Starboy Entertainment boss Wizkid, is the greatest artiste out of Africa, while others vehemently opposed the idea as they feel he hasn’t done enough to measure up or be greater than other music greats such as D’banj who was once signed to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music label and also had his ‘‘ Oliver Twist ” track ranked in top 10 of UK billboard chart, 2Baba, King Sunny Ade and the late Fela Anikulapo Kuti.
Nigerian Divided over Wizkid Success : Is Wizkid the Biggest Act Out of Africa? Opinions Divided on Social Media
Anti-Wizkid
Wizkid and Davido cant downplay 2baba and Dbanj heroics, the way you “fanboys” do on this platform
— Arinzechukwu (@JK_Madridista) April 29, 2016
The fact that 2face and dbanj didn’t win Grammy’s don’t mean shii.
Please respect them!
They are not ur mates .— Abiola Agboola (@skheegs) April 29, 2016
Don’t forget Dbanj and Kanye West
— Nelson. (@subomifasakin) April 29, 2016
Dbanj had Snoop on Mr endowed rmx, got signed to Good Music, brought Big Sean, PushaT & Idris Elba 4 Koko Concert. Dont compare him 2 Wizkid
— Jamie (@KingJamez_) April 29, 2016
Dbanj still performed at UN event and struck poses wiv BanKiMoon widout MoHits. Watch #Extraordinary video https://t.co/tUSdghJpHJ
— Formerly @Tifey_ (@MrTifey) April 29, 2016
Retweeted JES (@Last_Ranebow):
Mental slavery is when you compare Wizkid to Fela.
— AMB Chidiebere MFR™ (@Diebere7) April 29, 2016
Saying wizkid is better dan oda nigerian artists is arguably true, bt comparing him to Fela is somehw disrespectful 2 African music industry
— Nunu Simeone (@AuuntyNunu) April 29, 2016
Sorry, Wizkid is not the biggest artist Africa has ever produced. Fela and Youssou N’dour were much bigger.
— Djaji The Prime (@djajiprime) April 29, 2016
Wizkid = Leicester
2 Face = Man Utd
Wizkid currently better then 2 baba but overall 2baba is not his mate— Light (@HisRoyalDopenez) April 29, 2016
Wizkid is like a moving train at full speed. One day it may get to the station where 2face and Asa is.
The is no comparison.— Umeh and 99 others (@UmehOMA) April 29, 2016
Is like some of you are sick.
One nice track or album, you’ll be comparing the likes of Davido and wizkid to FELA.
Eti ya were.— Dr Atinuke (@Steadi_Lady) April 29, 2016
Just keep quiet if u don’t know anything about Naija music….what about Femi Kuti? https://t.co/DBR8vKYjWE
— HEADmaster (@Mr_Hardey) April 29, 2016
Long live the idols. But Wizkid is the best of now…thats about it…
— The god-king ⚔ (@TheDelgadoWay) April 29, 2016
Team Wizkid
Wizkid is probably the greatest
— Augustus’ Waters (@neriponda) April 29, 2016
Watch other international acts feature wizkid on their projects and pay him for his talent… Not the other way round.
— The Sholly Maine (@_Brayz) April 29, 2016
Lmao. Let them keep clowning themselves. Joke’s on them. Wizkid’s popping. 🙌 https://t.co/W8a45d8TTP
— Astorre V. Cerebronè (@Cerebrone) April 29, 2016
Wizkid is blessed that’s all. Like he’s not going out there to get it, it’s all coming to him 🙏🏾
— Delz (@wolfofnewstreet) April 29, 2016
Wizkid paid his dues long time ago.
— Y.E (@Blvck_skinhead) April 29, 2016
Wizkid is the Biggest Musician Africa has ever Produced. Idc Idc. That boy is int’l and He’s Killing it everyday.
— Akinbosola (@Aykaystyles) April 29, 2016
At this point I’d agree that Wizkid has surpassed D’banj as Nigeria’s biggest global star.
— Mayowa George (@Wana____) April 29, 2016
Wizkid makes better music and is more talented than Davido… In my opinion. And it’s quite clear
— The Sholly Maine (@_Brayz) April 29, 2016
Tuface is great and all that, but Wizkid is on another level. A level, Tuface wished he attained.
— W. (@___HYFR) April 29, 2016
Look at Wizkid chilling with a president & it’s the man that looks excited. Nna this guy is not our mate again o. pic.twitter.com/ibizEQdyQW
— Astorre V. Cerebronè (@Cerebrone) April 29, 2016
So Wizzybabybabanla just entered the American music scene without any struggle? Makes me feel bad for Dbanj. Threw so much away for nothing.
— Pepisko D. Pepeye (@MissIgho) April 29, 2016
Team D’banj
Wizkid is a success,Yes! But comparing him to King D’Banj, Nah! Kid is still a kid.
— CUTE VIRGIN (@Cosmasik) April 29, 2016
Dbanj’s been doing music since 2004, not one scandal. anytime y’all call his name put a respeck on it 🙋🙋🙋🙋
— Yoruba Boy Not Demon (@iam_tomilade) April 28, 2016
D’banj never failed, he only became successful in The UK instead of USA, he never sold out & he isn’t broke. He is Africa’s richest Artist.
— Isima Odeh (@IsimaOdeh) April 29, 2016
I dont understand why people compare D’banj, 2face and co to these new artists… You can’t lose a Race when you are not competing.
— Oluwakayode (@iTameLions) April 29, 2016
There woudnt be a Wiz kid if there wasnt a D Banj
— ADORE Out Now b ! (@JabzTheLad) April 29, 2016
D’banj was on cruel summer with good music, ft snoop Dogg, big Sean and brought the whole good music family to koko https://t.co/5ffqG9RNJi
— khally_G (@Callyade) April 29, 2016
Dbanj is still King https://t.co/CywG19fxN2
— Yomi Yummy (@iamMrDray) April 29, 2016
Nigerians should get their fact right. Wizkid is the leader of new school generation. 2face is baba and Dbanj is king of his generation.
— GY (@gistyinka) April 29, 2016