Wizkid (Extended interview): 'Music is a universal language' - and the perception of Africa

[@twenty5official]

Who’s here 2021. Wiz done everything he said on this interview

[@omorjay]

So true my man 🦅

[@johnboscochigoziem6921]

I dey o

[@JJ-fm8kc]

Not wizkid voice

[@ifeoluwasegunagoro2652]

Facts!

[@acosterducci6808]

Here in 2023

[@morayowills]

Wizkid's music is an example of God-given talent, everything he touches turns to gold!!!

[@Stratocaster01]

He's doing for Nigeria what the embassies and politicians have all failed to do - created something out of nothing and projecting a positive image of Nigeria globally

[@yungacid1]

That's a unique perspective. I like that.

[@LilyMutamzTv]

😂😂😂😂 you funny embassies have failed abi.lol

[@captainmarvell1387]

As a Nigerian it is so annoying seeing other Nigerians hate on him we should appreciate him instead of being jealous.

[@ogakemmy5634]

captain marvell i swr down

[@nanaaraj6493]

captain marvell I'm Ghanaian/African and I still love Wizkid .

[@DoctorBrute]

captain marvell ooh dem ate onem?

[@donathan2933]

captain marvell lol they just salty cuz he makin boos and they stuck with a corrupt government

[@marjen6460]

I'm Jamaican and me love his beats.. music is universal with no colour

[@haruspex1-50]

Man Wizkid is so lucky for having a supporting family who don't care too much about religion. When my grandad converted to christianity and married my grandma the local people in the ummah tried to kill him for becoming an apostate. It's encouraging to see such a warm message from Wizkid and really gives a lot of hope

[@ElexisTx]

4 years later & these words remain true. He is simply timeless

[@patqing]

Even up till now

[@jayemaelle3462]

Nigerians please *protect* Wizkid. Western media/influence has a wayof minimizing you people. One love.

[@odinesenwad6922]

Not only protect wizkid... Is he feeding me? Why should I protect him. Lol

[@odinesenwad6922]

Wizkid himself can't sing, he's just overrated...I only liked the drake part in that come closer.

[@spiritvibes1779]

odinese nwad be there hating..... dis nah Pikin wey you senior well oohh..... agbaya

[@berakiahboone5135]

Jaye yes!!!! I'm American and love him!!!! I would hate for him to become Westernized and vulgar and I would no longer be able to listen to him!!!!

[@conradbuluma7271]

My good Sir, how exactly might the Nigerians go about *protecting* the man?

[@laredo8672]

well spoken bro, you really nailed the interview 100%. God bless your music talent more IJN.

[@kabamfatu6654]

It is just exceptionally exciting to see him talk. I didn't think he was this eloquent. Love you Wizkid🇱🇷

[@jenmichael8268]

Me too because Wizkid music seem to me like breakfast ❤️❤️🤟

[@nelsonoghenekaroomoyibo270]

He's always been very well-spoken. I love it.

[@thejeybells5619]

Never expected him to be so wise, you really surprised me

[@habibtanko4038]

TheJeyBells lol

[@mihdiola3268]

TheJeyBells haha

[@benjaminogunniyi2112]

No everyone is stupid like Davido

[@olamidekoyenikanhenry2640]

@@benjaminogunniyi2112 davido is not stupid... He his genuine in his ways,

[@flexxyflex4721]

classic, this guy is growing, there is hope in West African sounds

[@jamesbando5459]

Flexxy Flex nigerian sound..

[@kingejiro]

God bless you.. West African sound my arse, all these african countries always famzing when Nigerians do big things...

[@kizitoamechi3193]

kingejiro fuck you

[@kingejiro]

k

[@SenyaD]

Aint gonna lie there r a lot of Nigerian artists popping but dont sleep on Ghana

[@lovemusicbadallgenres43]

Im proud of Wizkid and how thier music had made afro beats global......Love from Jamaica🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

[@israeloluwadare9966]

I'm here 2 years later to tell you to expect a video with Damian Marley is on the way.

[@sammieg611]

As a amateur African music historian, I have said this many times, Wizkid will be big in the world soon. Wait and watch...

[@aymanelzoghbi7813]

he is the biggest in Africa already.. and one of the biggest artists worldwide

[@dominiquebala2475]

I agree 👍

[@ye23.]

Well you were right. Im in australia listening to him and his new album is so good

[@GodwinLawson]

You were just right

[@yousouf115]

U never lies ❤

[@flyboyog3982]

Young legend 👑

[@michiejewel5989]

The best interviewer so far.She doe sent interrupt .She is quiet and still. Wizkid is all the way up.God bless him.

[@ogakpatakpata1145]

Smooth like velvet.dis kid gat game.

[@tashd363]

Beautiful message regarding love.

[@IphiaCarlene]

Love his music!!! I know in the Caribbean, Afrobeats is big. Love it when DJ's mix soca tunes, and dancehall with Afrobeats....cause you can't help but to dance.

[@nambuacassandra3285]

very good english ...ohh....im very impressed ..this boy is very calm composed and focused.Lord Jesus protect him.

[@juniorokafor7893]

Amen

[@kelvintrendgram]

Five year later. I'm still having goosebumps Listening to this masterpiece

[@akponasaefe2185]

wizkid is a gifted artist and we Nigerians are so proud of him.. Naija to the world and Africa as a whole.. Africa we are coming out stronger.. music is the key to human soul. that's why when we listen to good music, it enlighten our soul to greatness 😊😌

[@SholaDairo04]

Great insight, meaningful responses and so well collected...but half of these folks commenting here wouldn't recognise greatness even if it ran them through with a sword! Africa to the world!!!

[@thepresence2095]

mediocre's can never recognise greatness.

[@pelumibidemi9997]

TBH? Didn't know Wizkid's English was this good

[@knightoyin6500]

He finished high school so...

[@YellowSynth]

This kid lives in England

[@sonoftherisingsun6464]

WTF are you talking about. He lives in Lagos. Not sure if he has even spent up to a week in London.

[@sylviakanu1065]

He lives in Nigeria.

[@YellowSynth]

He bought a mansion in London he's been living there

[@girlfromwakanda]

I love this guy. I like how he can express himself its just beautiful wow

[@Atlas24gh]

Big fan here.do your thing young African legend

[@hotpalaver]

Respect this man for what he has accomplished. He has a legacy already.

[@LoveByLyn]

Mad respect for this man 🙏✨

[@dashavuu5078]

wizkid is such an amazing person...... I got mad mad love for him..... #humble

[@oshinubisamson853]

I am touched!!! Watching the interview with my mouth open..... He nailed it with a sledgehammer... Your music will speak for you StarBoy.

[@antionecharles2134]

'Sweet Love' is what life is about... Been following Wiz for a long time now. Happy to see him have all this success!!!

[@djmoney8781]

Wizkid to the world... keep coming through bro. more blessings

[@modupeabiodun584]

For me, I really love Wizkid's view and understanding on Music cus the world is not restricted to only one language or English. Music transcends Language and it has no boundary or limitation as long as Music is the Everlasting Feeling expressed from the heart to the World in any form, style and it shouldn't be limited to this boundary called "Language and Race"

[@musaolamide295]

wizkid's English is just making me happy, damn!!!!! that guy be repping Nigeria like what the hell, ...... Lol

[@cbwiifey93]

And this is just the beginning. WizKid is motivated to take it to another level and he will. Push through man!

[@charlesgidi9778]

I am from the future, he's on another level now

[@happypeople4807]

I love this, 5years ago on channel 4 and still as fluent as this. Big up wizzy 💯💯

[@omotayooni5142]

BIG LOVE FROM ME, WIZKID...

[@oscarbiutah]

“Music is a universal language you don't have to understand what someone is saying to feel the music or love the music.”~wizkid

[@nancyalex5595]

well said....God bless you for us, keep making African proud.

[@moonybay38]

He is so humble..he is one of one of my top 5 Afrobeat artiste..yu dey do good whiz kid 🇯🇲🇳🇬💕🔥

[@yahuzaamadu4075]

This is 2023 , Wizkid interview is still fresh

[@rebeccawilliams1778]

To say it simply, Wizkid is a genius and amazing 🔥🔥

[@juicyqueen5628]

mad respect 4 u wizzy 💯🔥📍

[@imjohn7091]

Star boy no 1.. in africa respect bro.

[@Badman_LOT]

I can't just stop clapping wizkid is really paving ways for upcoming artist!!!

[@TeeRql]

protect this man at all costs! i did not know he has 7 sisters, woww! you can tell that plays a part in how he has an immense respect for women. You can tell just from how his videos are directed and viewed. Always showing women in a beautiful light and never in a degrading way. i appreciate that so much, you don’t even know! I also love how he wasn’t tired to one religion and how his parents made it ultimately up to him to decide. Religion should never dictate a household especially when there’s 2 different ones involved. Much respect to his parents for raising a wholesome handsome man ❤️❤️❤️

[@geewinjay2348]

This is nov 2021 and wiz ain’t tell no single lies 💯🥂

[@olususikoluyemi6517]

Well, I am impressed........ Keep it up wizkid

[@youngestlandlord4369]

wizkid speak clean English than davido

[@EMSHO_]

You can't even speak english at all, shut up.

[@okuomose1]

Youngest landlord Go & buy English language for dummies

[@TingsAfrican]

😭😭😭

[@cristinaisabelmb5543]

😂😂😂

[@godstimebest2774]

Youngest landlord,,,,you're sure

[@iam_monica]

2022 I’m still here to watch this interview Wizkid I love u 4lyf❤️thank u for keeping to your words❤️🦅

[@chisomonyedum118]

For someone who grew up in the one of the poor parts of Nigeria I love his speech non the less awesome beats keep representing Nigeria 👍🏼

[@talezoflove]

This is a very big one o..channel 4..wow...Wizzy for the women..they love you too and he is so intelligent and made too much sense...the Biggest Artiste in Africa..one love

[@LADI3SwaGG]

I am truly in love with this man.

[@estherwangari9384]

He's answering so well..especially about his love for the afro music and personal questions too.Love this guy...keep it up Wizkid😊😊

[@DoctorBrute]

Well spoken young man! My fav Afro Pop (Beats) artist! When you wake up and throw on “Ojuelegba”its magic every time👑🙏🏽✨

[@Misshoney20]

I love him so much.. I'm happy that he came to the concert he's soo humble and wanted to connect with his fans while the security was being rude

[@iam_success3313]

And 2021 August, I’m still here watching this amazing Africa Nigeria musician! Love you so much Wizkid 🖤🤍❤️💙

[@hadassperez494]

l think this is best wizzy interview av watched so far. 💜💜

[@boyincofficialcomedy-ob5on]

7 years after you became the Leader of the new African musical era. Wizkid you became blueprint of global music 👏👏💜🦅

[@jahboywizy]

He said this and it's happening right now❤

[@ashleighh9157]

You are an inspiration to me in my engineering career Wizzy. Love you 💜

[@ornguabraham5867]

Wizkid words on every interview should be jottered, Wizkid words are strength to human lifes.

[@drusillaibo4475]

Is it just me or is our wizzy developing a bit of a British accent?

[@queendyna2543]

Africa is the future love wizkid taking Africa to the world

[@maryjane2965]

Not only do I love his music but watching his interviews I'm thinking what a likeable guy he is.Crushiiiiing 😍😍

[@IkennaGeneral]

I am still watching here in 2023❤❤God bless wizkid

[@blessingchristabel6892]

I wonder why people are so pained about this very interview !! first of all God has blessed this young man!! let's appreciate one another pls!!! ✌

[@veronicachibuogwu3898]

no matter what wizkid i will always love and respect you.

[@larfiddy1240]

5years later! Still grateful for all Gifts from God... Thank you for wizkid

[@lyndan3946]

My love for this guy just keeps growing

[@ogbonnachigozie]

Wizkid the music man reminder best

[@user-zc4wc5zt7v]

just waiting for some Nigerians to come and complain about something unnecessary.

[@sylviakanu1065]

Don't worry, they are on their way lol

[@austineaustine9570]

Leon Akp hahaha

[@SistaCassie]

Leon Akp DWL let's hope Naija be cool on this one. He's making all of Africa proud.

[@user-zc4wc5zt7v]

Sylvia kanu I can only imagine.

[@laviv3576]

But you do realise you're the one starting something unnecessary looool please shutup

[@lekanoyedeji5051]

Damn he just keeps growing and improving 👏👏🐐🔥

[@ayoademola8746]

I don't have talent of music but whenever I'm listening to BiG Wizzy I always feel like to put myself making music and which I couldn't it's so pain in my heart... I love you @wizkid 😘😘😘😘

[@KUSZPREM]

Mmmhmmm Afro beat is taking over... let's bring Africa to the world. Great interview

[@ekowamissah1324]

THIS LADY PRESENTING THE SHOW IS NOT LIVELY!!!! SHES TOO ROBOT AND ASK QUESTIONS LIKE ITS BEEN WRITTEN Please change her !!!

[@autumnb6547]

I thought no one noticed that. He was so interactive and she made it so awkward, she's too stiff.

[@jamilaperez8022]

And she looked so madddd some next up angry face man Kmt

[@OmwamiDon]

change your bedsheets first

[@bronziegoldmodel7990]

Ekow Amissah she's a channel 4 news presenter in London. Of course her questions are written lol. It's the news, not an entertainment show. She let him talk which is great.

[@ayoadeelisha6192]

I literally just said that bruh 🤦🏾‍♂️.

[@khanyomaubert7188]

WizKid! You have and ARE making Africa proud! Love you hard!

[@nanonogloshgloria]

Am so proud to be Yuh fun Wizkid

[@osiobe14]

I respect Wizkid alot, This guy is bringing Africa to the world in away the world has never seen before. Much love and respect bro.

[@nickpop4649]

He's so right. Africa surely is the craddle of music. Music in Africa is so soulful and profound. I believe the best music in the world is found in Africa. I invite all to listen to the diversified and profound music of Africa. Africa is the roots. If Africa was as powerful economically, its amazing music would be known worldwide and take over. God bless Africa.

[@opeyemiolatunji7903]

Who is here 2022, he did all what he said in this interview, big wiz for a reason 💕💕

[@fondusportfolio]

Much respect Wizkid ✊🏿 Legend.

[@youngestlandlord4369]

I'm just saying nothing but the truth, forget where they study bro, wizkid is more brilliant than davido

[@mohamedtraore466]

Wiser Really impressive. Respect

[@fareedahibrahim9418]

its not a competition bro. We as africans should be protecting our image and not bringin it down. They both represent naija in a good way so stop with the who is wiser and who isnt

[@alexandernavard3423]

I'm just started to realise that This dude is so brillant

[@davidisayode38]

@@alexandernavard3423 true

[@morolaseyeope-ewe6303]

Do not compare. They're both great in their own way

[@relaxationtube4692]

I love wizkid so much, but watching this interview of him made me adore him, the age doesn't define the wiseness. Wizkid way young but also a wise man. Thank you for what you doing for the world expecially Africa, thank you for joy and happiness you provide to the world.Mr Ibrahim. Show you love right from Ivory coast. NIGERIA TAKE GOOD CARE OF MR IBRAHIM( WIZKID) many countries wish to have him. So take care of him. Much love, long life to you sir. Jonathan

[@emmanuellaalfred4689]

I'm So so proud of you my fav❤ Love how you express yourself effortlessly. May God continue to bless and protect you.🙏 Bigwiz to the world

[@mariamouseini]

we love you Wizkid all way the back to the days of Pakurumo

[@misskarun2548]

My love for this guy🔥🔥🔥💕💯

[@Supremegilbert]

Who’s here 2023? This interview feels so real even after 6yrs.

[@chielocousins1572]

i was put on to wizkid at my african hair braiding shop! its crazy, im watching the videos there and feeling the music. in my head i was like " what is this? who is this?" i was embarrassed to ask because i didnt want to look stupid! but i finally asked and the daughter of the owner of the shop broke him down to me! i ask where is the music coming from? can i get it? she told me to go to afrobeats! and i did! i love his music! i put my daughter and my niece on to him! at first they wasnt trying to hear me! so pulled him up on KZbin! and they like him! i pulled him up tonight and my niece was at my house. i said this here my song. Daddy yo! lol. she yeah auntie, i listen to him you put me on! lol i had forgot! he not getting the props he slb getting in the US!!!!

[@ausafrointernational9913]

We got this. Yes Africa is taking back control. Our people suffered. They died. They didn’t deserve to. Then again greatness is nothing with out sacrifice. We are one, we are the world. The future is ours…

[@QueenQueenly]

Amazing Talented Man

[@seyramist]

It's my boi thou Clapping 👏🏿 Well done ✅ Wizkid 💞

[@youngestlandlord4369]

I love wizkid & davido, I can never be against any of them, but believe me, wizkid speak clean English than davido okay. both of them can't make me rich okay. I'm too rich already. Youngest landlord is not a guy name

[@remmyhenry2317]

Youngest landlord lol😂 fuck boy

[@skyking3210]

As an IT guys seeing a CRT monitor and a bulky PC tower in the background is incredible.

[@eyitayoawonusi7275]

So much greatness in this little body...Home boy is not even 30 yet #trueafricanborn #legend

[@maryamolatunde135]

I can't love Wizkid less u my inspiration do ur thing

[@leadkoko]

Wizzy u are a legendary ,,, you are here to play ur part and left a legacy for the next generation... You are a blessing to Nigeria 🇳🇬 and African 🇳🇬🌎⭐

[@glendenataylor3312]

Great interview. Very inspiring.... Love this guy....❣

[@blessedbabe9227]

wizkid is mature now and well spoken and articulate. well hes still growing. people should allow him be him. When it comes to interview with young Nigerian artists, I give it to wizkid. he's really worked on himself and you can tell. Davido cant even be this articulate with interviews.

[@bakhitanzeribe9167]

Despite being disappointed witb his accent, I'm proud of him mehn. Being from Surulere just seeing one of our own do it is refreshing.

[@AhmedMahmoud-sq7xg]

he literally went international.....from Where he is from which is most important....Africa