Wizkid (Extended interview): 'Music is a universal language' - and the perception of Africa
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- It’s a sound and a style that is changing western music. Afrobeats - the fusion of African and international pop music is helping secure some of West Africa’s brightest stars a global audience. Jasmine Dotiwala speaks to Nigeria artist Wizkid about his career, his background and his influences.
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I'm sorry, but can we all just give wizkid a collective round of applause, this guy has come so far in African music,he isn't even 30 yet and its just the beginning, Wizkid thank you for putting Nigeria and Africa on the map, keep repping us hard and doing us proud , the sky is the limit my G =) 8> 8>
haters are busy hating wiz is busy stacking millions and international recognition issokay
Oluwateniola, FACTS!!!!
Absolutely. I am American & I absolutely love and appreciate his music, and how it has shown the world how great African culture is. I hope that he remains authentic & not get too influenced by American pop.
no that's not what i'm saying lol, Wizkid is the prince of Afrobeat, but don't get it twisted Fela is the King.
You're wrong, this contemporary genre with its root from west Africa Nigeria and Ghana particularly, is a fusion of African sounds, Caribbean and Pop influences and its called "Afrobeats" different from Fela's sound which drew its influence from basically Jazz and highlife and is called "Afrobeat" without an "S".
Times magazine particularly did an article about the two genres and titled it the "difference a letter makes". That's why it's stupid when Ghanaians struggle for musical glory with Nigeria with the claim that Nigerians are jacking their beats when the entire genre itself is a fusion of several beats.
Who’s here 2021. Wiz done everything he said on this interview
So true my man 🦅
I dey o
Not wizkid voice
Facts!
Here in 2023
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
That's a unique perspective. I like that.
😂😂😂😂 you funny embassies have failed abi.lol
Wizkid's music is an example of God-given talent, everything he touches turns to gold!!!
As a Nigerian it is so annoying seeing other Nigerians hate on him we should appreciate him instead of being jealous.
captain marvell i swr down
captain marvell I'm Ghanaian/African and I still love Wizkid .
captain marvell ooh dem ate onem?
captain marvell lol they just salty cuz he makin boos and they stuck with a corrupt government
I'm Jamaican and me love his beats.. music is universal with no colour
“Music is a universal language you don't have to understand what someone is saying to feel the music or love the music.”~wizkid
well spoken bro, you really nailed the interview 100%. God bless your music talent more IJN.
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
4 years later & these words remain true. He is simply timeless
Even up till now
Never expected him to be so wise, you really surprised me
TheJeyBells lol
TheJeyBells haha
No everyone is stupid like Davido
@@benjaminogunniyi2112 davido is not stupid... He his genuine in his ways,
Nigerians please *protect* Wizkid. Western media/influence has a wayof minimizing you people. One love.
Not only protect wizkid... Is he feeding me? Why should I protect him. Lol
Wizkid himself can't sing, he's just overrated...I only liked the drake part in that come closer.
odinese nwad be there hating..... dis nah Pikin wey you senior well oohh..... agbaya
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!!!!
My good Sir, how exactly might the Nigerians go about *protecting* the man?
It is just exceptionally exciting to see him talk. I didn't think he was this eloquent. Love you Wizkid🇱🇷
Me too because Wizkid music seem to me like breakfast ❤️❤️🤟
He's always been very well-spoken. I love it.
classic, this guy is growing, there is hope in West African sounds
Flexxy Flex nigerian sound..
God bless you.. West African sound my arse, all these african countries always famzing when Nigerians do big things...
kingejiro fuck you
k
Aint gonna lie there r a lot of Nigerian artists popping but dont sleep on Ghana
Im proud of Wizkid and how thier music had made afro beats global......Love from Jamaica🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
I'm here 2 years later to tell you to expect a video with Damian Marley is on the way.
Star Boy!! You are a blessing !! Game so different from the rest !! Young legend !! I love u bro
Wizkid! (I’m crying right now) I really love you and you will always be my world best
Lisa's World M you are my superstar. And I love your TH-cam Channel!
Young legend 👑
The best interviewer so far.She doe sent interrupt .She is quiet and still. Wizkid is all the way up.God bless him.
very good english ...ohh....im very impressed ..this boy is very calm composed and focused.Lord Jesus protect him.
Amen
I can't just stop clapping
wizkid is really paving ways for upcoming artist!!!
I have too much respect for Wizkid. Welldone bro. God bless your hustle .
Beautiful message regarding love.
Five year later. I'm still having goosebumps Listening to this masterpiece
Smooth like velvet.dis kid gat game.
As a amateur African music historian, I have said this many times, Wizkid will be big in the world soon. Wait and watch...
he is the biggest in Africa already.. and one of the biggest artists worldwide
I agree 👍
Well you were right. Im in australia listening to him and his new album is so good
You were just right
U never lies ❤
Big fan here.do your thing young African legend
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 😊😌
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.
TBH? Didn't know Wizkid's English was this good
He finished high school so...
This kid lives in England
WTF are you talking about. He lives in Lagos. Not sure if he has even spent up to a week in London.
He lives in Nigeria.
He bought a mansion in London he's been living there
Mad respect for this man 🙏✨
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!!!
mediocre's can never recognise greatness.
wizkid's English is just making me happy, damn!!!!! that guy be repping Nigeria like what the hell, ...... Lol
Respect this man for what he has accomplished. He has a legacy already.
Fast forward 2023 Wizkid did not lie at all, man’s unique and he doesn’t compromise
Afrobeats biggest Bird 🦅 👏
I am touched!!! Watching the interview with my mouth open..... He nailed it with a sledgehammer... Your music will speak for you StarBoy.
Yoruba Excellence!
The Yoruba Republic of Nigeria, welcomes the world.🇳🇬
TIL NOW I JUST HAVE HEARD HIS MUSIC , IM LATINAMERICAN FROM PERU , HE GOT ME AL THE WAY FROM AFRICA TO MY HEART , IM 55 YEARS YOUNG , I HAVE A CD OUT INSTRUMENTAL , I KNOW FOR SURE THAT THIS GUY IS 100 PERCENT LEGIT , HES A REAL DEAL , GOD BLESS HIM AND KEEP PROTECTING HIM FROM FALSE BEHAVIOUR , VIVA WIZKID , MUY BUENO...
That's actually really nice
I love this guy. I like how he can express himself its just beautiful wow
Wizkid to the world... keep coming through bro. more blessings
Wizkid you really made music...."Made In Lagos 2020" is an Awesome Album that would stand the test of time. Weldone Star boy for making Africa Proud.
This young man is gorgeous!!! One love from America 🇺🇸
I'll never try to compare wizzi to anything in this life, is just like wow! n awesome. he always educate me, much love and blessings bro
'Sweet Love' is what life is about...
Been following Wiz for a long time now. Happy to see him have all this success!!!
Been a fan since "Superstar". Glad to see him getting the exposure he deserves
wizkid is such an amazing person...... I got mad mad love for him..... #humble
well said....God bless you for us, keep making African proud.
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"
And this is just the beginning. WizKid is motivated to take it to another level and he will. Push through man!
I am from the future, he's on another level now
Am watching this today the 22nd day of December 2020 and am super proud of wiz kid and what he presents.... an intelligent, talented young Nigerian guy... kudos.
I love this, 5years ago on channel 4 and still as fluent as this. Big up wizzy 💯💯
Wow Wiz talks with so much confidence mehhn!Not a big fan of his music but he just comes across as a very respectful humble guy!
He's answering so well..especially about his love for the afro music and personal questions too.Love this guy...keep it up Wizkid😊😊
He is so humble..he is one of one of my top 5 Afrobeat artiste..yu dey do good whiz kid 🇯🇲🇳🇬💕🔥
And 2021 August, I’m still here watching this amazing Africa Nigeria musician! Love you so much Wizkid 🖤🤍❤️💙
In response to what Wiz said about the US just now catching up on African music, though I can’t argue with that, I had to comment on it.
I say this humbly and I hope that I don’t come across as inappropriate but I’ve been successful in the promotion and spreading of African music in America since 2010 through national and online radio stations, DJ’s and other music promoters here in the States; including Wizkid’s music. The US wasn’t ready then, but that didn’t stop me. I was persistent because I knew in my heart that African music had major potential to take off mainstream. I was also committed to exposing underrepresented talent from African music artists, so I I launched my music promotion company knowing it would be a struggle to convince America to join the movement. 10 years later…. I’m proud. Finally!!!
And I’m happy to hear that Wiz was raised in a healthy, loving family. That’s priceless. Good job to his parents!
Last thing lol. Does Wiz really know women because he grew up with 7 sisters? I wanna ask him myself lol. J/k. I’m teasing. 😜
Thanks a lot,love you from Nigeria
Gift Ogbemudia one love 💕
l think this is best wizzy interview av watched so far. 💜💜
I'm so happy for wizkid.
BIG LOVE FROM ME, WIZKID...
Well, I am impressed........ Keep it up wizkid
No word can fit in how I feel each time I watch you speak ♥️🖤🦅
I am truly in love with this man.
Not only do I love his music but watching his interviews I'm thinking what a likeable guy he is.Crushiiiiing 😍😍
Well spoken young man! My fav Afro Pop (Beats) artist! When you wake up and throw on “Ojuelegba”its magic every time👑🙏🏽✨
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 👍🏼
My love for this guy just keeps growing
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
To say it simply, Wizkid is a genius and amazing 🔥🔥
mad respect 4 u wizzy 💯🔥📍
2022 I’m still here to watch this interview
Wizkid I love u 4lyf❤️thank u for keeping to your words❤️🦅
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
You are an inspiration to me in my engineering career Wizzy. Love you 💜
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 ❤️❤️❤️
I must admit, this dude is very smart. His instant response to the thought provoking questions is damn too amazing! Keep playing good music!
He said this and it's happening right now❤
WizKid! You have and ARE making Africa proud! Love you hard!
This is nov 2021 and wiz ain’t tell no single lies 💯🥂
His accent is amazing 😍
hes truly amazing !!! love too much.. 😍😍😍
7 years after you became the Leader of the new African musical era.
Wizkid you became blueprint of global music 👏👏💜🦅
Star boy no 1.. in africa respect bro.
Damn he just keeps growing and improving 👏👏🐐🔥
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 🇳🇬🌎⭐
It's my boi thou
Clapping 👏🏿
Well done ✅
Wizkid 💞
Very articulated response from Whizkid, remain on the Top and remember where you came from.
Blessings from the most High.
love his sound-good production
My love for this guy🔥🔥🔥💕💯
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
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
no matter what wizkid i will always love and respect you.
Great interview. Very inspiring.... Love this guy....❣
This is 2023 , Wizkid interview is still fresh
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.
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 😘😘😘😘
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!!! ✌
Amazing Talented Man
Africa is the future love wizkid taking Africa to the world
Love from Madagascar 🇲🇬 . Im one of your biggest fan Wizkid 😍
Blessed and talented...and he is making history
This is my first time seeing wiz interviewed. He is a humble and simple guy. Much 🙏
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.