An examination of Wizkid’s spiritual life, journey, and musical passion

Without a question, the Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayo Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, has reached a pinnacle that every other African music artist aspires to.

Wizkid recently spoke with The Guardian and expanded on his journey, his love of music, and his spirituality.

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The “Bad To Me” singer claimed that despite breaking records in clubs all over the world, he is actually a spiritual treasure throughout the conversation.

His remarks;

“I’m a very spiritual human being. I know I make a lot of club records but I feel like a pastor, really” 

He explained how he was able to persuade his parents to support his music career after denying them the chance to pursue careers in law or medicine as professionals.

He went on to say that music had freed him from poverty and prevented him from being drawn into a life of abject misery. He said that his enthusiasm for his musical career is what drives him to be consistent over such a long period of time.

His remarks;

“Music was more than a hobby for me, more than a talent. It was my escape. I was in the hood. It was either [music] or turn to crime. That’s why I don’t joke with music”

“My parents wanted me to be a lawyer or a doctor. That was a very hard conversation to have when I said I wanted to make music. I had to just prove [myself] to them.”

His success has come in waves over a decade, but he's closer than ever to household-name status.

I interviewed @wizkidayo about his upbringing, struggles with fame & his disillusionment with Nigerian politics.

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— Yomi Adegoke (@yomiadegoke) November 4, 2022