Renowned Nigerian singer and Grammy award-winner, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has responded to a jab directed at him by music executive Don Jazzy, through one of his artists, Ladipoe.<\/p>\n
Ladipoe, a rapper signed to Don Jazzy’s Mavin Records label, took a swipe at Wizkid over his controversial statement about the state of hip hop. In his tweet, Ladipoe referenced Wizkid’s remarks about hip hop being dead, implying that Nigerian rappers who endured that era are now witnessing the rise of Afrobeat artists.<\/p>\n
Upon being alerted to Ladipoe’s comment by a fan, Wizkid took to social media to dismiss any engagement with individuals signed to an influencer, hinting at Don Jazzy’s status in the industry. He further reinforced this stance by retweeting posts insinuating that his remarks were directed towards Don Jazzy as a social media influencer.<\/p>\n
Wizkid’s response underscores the underlying tensions and dynamics within the Nigerian music industry, where artists and executives occasionally engage in subtle jabs and exchanges. As one of the leading figures in Afrobeats, Wizkid’s interactions and conflicts with fellow artists and industry stakeholders often attract significant attention and speculation from fans and observers alike.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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