Ayodeji Balogun, better known as Wizkid, says he does not need to concoct self-glorifying stories to be appreciated.
The singer said this in reaction to an interview with DJ Semtex, where he revealed that he performs for Nigerian fans for as low as N1,000.
“I do a lot back home. Sometimes I do free shows for as low as N1,000 in Fela’s shrine. I love Nigeria,” he had said in the interview.
How come instablog didn’t add the part when wizkid said he does it at FELA’s shrine pic.twitter.com/aQwd4ymmSP
Advertisement— Iam_mide (@Tishmanoni) May 8, 2017
Subsequently, fans of the singer took to social media to query his statement.
In response, the 26-year-old singer took to Twitter to address the feedback.
Lol i actually was not going to say anything abt this but at least its good to know we still have some sensible people on here! Bless up! https://t.co/hxfs8C7B4U
— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) May 8, 2017
“It is crazy how you all think I need to say anything false to be appreciated or get it out here. I work every day and my work speaks,” he said.
Crazy how y’all think i need to say anything false to be appreciated or get it out here !! Lol i work everyday and my work speaks !
— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) May 8, 2017
Wizkid was recently listed among the top ten richest African artistes, according to a list released by Forbes Africa.
In one month, Wizkid’s latest collaboration with Drake, Come Closer, has been viewed over 11 million times on YouTube.
The singer is billed to perform at the 2017 edition of Made in America festival, headlined by Jay-Z, J. Cole and The Chainsmokers.
The music festival will take place on September 2 and 3.
Nigerian singer, Tiwa Savage, is also in the line-up of performers.
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