Nigerian music sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, stirs conversations as he shares thoughts on potential ventures into acting or fashion if music hadn't been his chosen path.
In an exclusive interview with BBC correspondents, Wizkid expresses his initial lack of interest in Hollywood but shows enthusiasm for exploring opportunities in the Nollywood film industry.
Responding to a question about alternative career paths, particularly in fashion, Wizkid acknowledges his passion for design but admits not seriously considering it yet. He states, “I’ve never really envisioned myself doing anything other than music. It’s hard to imagine me pursuing anything else, but what I would love to explore someday is definitely fashion and movies.”
His words resonate with fans, sparking reactions on social media, with many appreciating his patriotism and expressing excitement about the prospect of Wizkid's involvement in Nollywood.
See some reactions below:
@Mayo6Tee: “This guy promotes everything home.. from food, culture and acting and music.”
@Biggbramo: “Wiz is cooking with Afolayan already. Just hold your sit and relax.”
@gladys_onyetem: “I don’t care abt Hollywood, I’m talking abt Nollywood... The same tin he said abt rap and afrobeats, that those cl0wns calling themselves rappers wanted to d!e. Now a touch of Big Wiz in Nollywood, will be record-breaking.”
@RasheedSodiqCR7: “Bro tunji wey talk say him no like to dey watch nollywood movie e Pele ooo shebi you big pass Wizz abi.”
@Oladimeji0105: “This man and him feelings ehn, e suppose share him dealer number give us ooo cause no be clear eye him take talk this one cause e no fit ever happen, we go just dey wait for that one day.”
@KingFemoux: “This guy always giving Nigerians their flowers, but de never appreciated him. Wiz Forever, fc til I leave planet earth.”
@JudahDDream: “See how bold he spoke about Nollywood, makes me want to go watch a couple of movies now.”
@BLAZE_DAOSCAR: “Werey wan come pack awards for the movie industry too.”
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“I’m a big fan of Nollywood, I would love to do movies or fashion if I am not doing music”
– Wizkid pic.twitter.com/YUogoIMR1s
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) November 18, 2023