Nigerian rapper Oladips [/b]has publicly called out Afrobeats superstar Wizkid [/b]over the alleged theft of his lyrics in Asake’s latest song.
The allegations surfaced in the wake of Wizkid’s collaboration on Asake’s newly released album, Lungu Boy.
Recall that Wizkid featured on Asake’s new album, “MMS,” where the Grammy-winning singer reflects on the loss of his late mother.
However, Oladips has claimed that Wizkid’s verse contains strikingly similar lines to his own previously released lyrics.
Oladips highlighted the issue by sharing screenshots of his 2022 single “Ajala Traveller” alongside Wizkid’s recent verse.
“I had to lose myself to find my purpose,” the words from Oladips’ 2022 single “Ajala Traveller” read.
Lyrics from Wizkid’s verse on Asake’s MMS says:
“Lost Myself, and I found my purpose.”
In a social media post accompanying the screenshots, Oladips questioned, “Recycling Or Coincidence @wizkidayo,” prompting a flurry of reactions from fans and followers.
Netizens Reactions…
emperorgritty said: “Lazarus wan use popsy trend 😂.. well wizzy is for everybody.”
emperorgritty said: “Lazarus wan use popsy trend 😂.. well wizzy is for everybody.”
offical_honestyboy said: “Make we no lie big wiz self your vibe. Egbon gimme tha your spirit lyrics.”
_samgold__ said: “I too like boda ola. Big wiz sef na superhero adugbo’s fan lowkey.”
solomonichq said: “Bro the lyrics no be the same exactly , person fit think of your idea without even seeing yours.”
whizbryth_ayoo said: “You both shared same pain brother mhin. It’s coincident.” hicon_542: “Lazarus you wan die again?”
iamheazyprince01 said: “Your lyrics are from bone it’s so easy for even Wise kid to relate.”
Prince Nyesom said: “No blame am abeg music done finish for wiz mouth.”
_readwon said: “Eventually, Hip hop is not dead.”
emcoy___ said: “Wiz don sample our rap 🐐.”
maclam4ever said: “Lowkey wizkid nah disciple wey dey disguise but it all love.”
synergy_0000 said: “From you way talk say you Sabi pass Olamide waiting person no fit expect from you lol Lazarus.”
akorede_brain1 said: “Face your life your cho cho cho too much Rema meet you for this music industry.”
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