- Nigerian international act Wizkid opened up about growing up in a polygamous family and how it shaped his life
- The Afrobeats sensation revealed that he has 11 siblings, with four children belonging to his late mother
- Speaking on the events life has taught him, he noted that no amount of fame can make him lose his background touch
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, opened up about what determines his life choices.
During a podcast, Wizkid recounted the times he had to skip meals with his siblings. He clarified that no level of fame would make him lose his cool.
Wizkid spoke on how his family shaped him.
Credit: @wizkidayoSource: Instagram
The Made in Lagos hitmaker revealed that he came from a family of 11 children, four of whom were directly from his mother.
He noted the experiences he gained growing up as a young boy shaped his perception of life.
“I came from the bottom, I know what it feels like not to have anything. There was a time in my life I have never even had breakfast, it was just lunch or maybe dinner,” he said.
Wiz, known for his private life away from the media, appreciated his father and late mother for their guidance.
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Wizkid’s video trends online
TheTalk.NG compiled the reactions below:
@heisbiodun:
“Na that stage I dey lidis na 12 I dey always wake to avoid breakfast.”
@ugo_shib:
“And you called that From the bottom?🙄 when lunch was sure for him and maybe dinner..”
@Justvibes31:
“Man really work hard for what he’s enjoying now, He will always remain my favorite ever.”
@TygaOfLagos:
“Wizkid didn’t come from the bottom sha!! Ppl wey fit talk dah tin na Olamide.”
@Jeroski0:
“Wizkid never came from the bottom, even if Is father was not as rich as Davido’s father they were comfortable and his father is 100% capable to provide for them, if any artiste want to talk about coming from the bottom that should be Olamide.”
@GratiDeo:
“Later some people will say he is immature for refusing to be bullied and controlled.”
Wizkid seen walking hastily in a neighbourhood
Nigerian Afrobeats international star Ayodeji Balogun made waves online after he was randomly seen in a neighbourhood.
The Grammy Award-winning artist was spotted shirtless in white pants with some of his crew members as he walked hastily across the street.
A young man staying within the vicinity was quick enough to video the moment the musician passed by.
Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at TheTalk.NG.
Source: TheTalk.NG
