Famous Afrobeat singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, has failed to secure a nomination at the 2023 Headies Awards, marking the first time in 12 years since he has been excluded from the prestigious event. The nominees for the 2023 edition of the award ceremony were unveiled on July 12th, revealing a surprising absence of Wizkid among the contenders. Notable artists such as Oxlade, Asake, Odumodublvck, Spyro, and Bnxn have received nominations in various categories, while Wizkid, despite his previous dominance at the Headies Awards, has been left out this year.
Wizkid, who boasts an impressive collection of 20 Headies awards throughout his illustrious music career, now finds himself in the midst of controversy as fans and music enthusiasts across Nigeria voice their opinions on the matter.
Reactions trailing Wizkid snub at 2023 Headies Awards
Hermzerh4 said: “No doubt Wiz is a flop in recent time.. man keep increasing at a decreasing rate”
Tr0ubleXela opined: “Normally ‘More Gba Less Hits’ no suppose get any nominations, that album too flop, reason why he’s struggling to sell out Tottenham stadium”
justtruth001 stated: “his career is coming to an end. sad to see tbh.”
MideRaphael penned: “If na you drop stinker album and stinker feature dem go nominate you?”
YoRhage wrote: “He’s basically carried by FANBASE now, Let’s be honest, his music is on a decline. Wizkid wasn’t putting in work on his artistry tbh, since EME, it’s like he was fine with the level of music he makes so he just keeps recycling the same thing. We know Wiz for the beginning”
SundayAmaechi17 said: “Man fell down so badly good luck on your next project, you still our own nor matter what. Thanks burna boy for carrying Afrobeat all this while.”