Wizkid Claims He’s the First Young Nigerian Artist to Achieve Stardom

In a recent interview, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, shared his thoughts on his journey to fame. The artist claimed that he was the first young Nigerian musician to achieve widespread success in the music industry, marking a significant milestone in his career.

Wizkid reflected on the role his parents played in his journey. He mentioned that initially, his parents were skeptical about his potential success, given the uncertainties of pursuing a career in music. However, despite their doubts, they eventually allowed him the freedom to follow his passion.

Expressing his gratitude, Wizkid acknowledged the support and upbringing he received from his parents, which he believes played a crucial role in his success. He emphasized the importance of love and acceptance in his family, noting that despite their different religious beliefs—his mother being Christian and his father being Muslim—his parents never argued about religion or what their children chose to do.

This open-mindedness and unconditional love, according to Wizkid, were fundamental to his personal and professional growth.

Wizkid stated that growing up in a home where he was free to make his own choices, including in matters of religion, had a significant impact on him. He credited his parents’ understanding and support as key factors in his journey to becoming one of Nigeria’s most successful artists.

In his own words:

“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.”

As he continues to make waves in the global music industry, Wizkid’s journey serves as an inspiration to many young artists who aspire to follow in his footsteps.