Verydarkman, Tunde Ednut, And More Respond To Wizkid’s Denouncement Of Afrobeats Label

Verydarkman, Tunde Ednut, And More Respond To Wizkid’s Denouncement Of Afrobeats Label

Renowned Nigerian musician, Wizkid, recently took to Instagram to express his discontent with being exclusively labeled as an Afrobeats artist, prompting reactions from fellow industry figures.

On Friday evening, the Grammy-winning artist unveiled his latest album, ‘Morayo’, via a series of Instagram posts. Despite this, Wizkid cautioned that the project is not tailored for Afrobeats enthusiasts, particularly those fond of his 2011 hit track, ‘Pakurumo’…..READ ALSOIsrael DMW Fires Back At Tunde Ednut Go Back To Your Ex-wife

In a bold statement, the musician rejected the Afrobeats label and urged fans not to categorize him as such. He emphasized:

“The album ‘Morayo’ represents my best work yet. I do not identify as an Afrobeat artist. Please refrain from referring to me as such.”

“For those who appreciate Afrobeats, kindly refrain from downloading my album; I distance myself from anything Afro-related.”

“And to those who cherish the ‘Pakuromo’ Wizkid, I urge you not to endorse this album. In fact, remove me from your playlists and lives.”

Wizkid’s declaration prompted responses from notable Nigerian celebrities, including Tunde Ednut, who expressed astonishment at Wizkid’s stance. Tunde underscored the significance of Afrobeats and its deep-rooted connection to Nigerian culture.

While wishing Wizkid success with his upcoming album, Tunde pledged to support it by downloading it if it met his expectations.

In the wake of Tunde Ednut’s reactions, various other celebrities, such as Verydarkman, Korra Obidi, and Pretty Mike, joined the conversation by sharing their perspectives in the comments section.