Famous musician Wizkid has boldly declared himself the number one Afrobeat artiste in Nigeria, stirring heated debate among fans.
The statement comes amid ongoing debates about who truly deserves the title of Nigeria’s “Top 3” singer.
The term ‘Big 3’ is popularly used to refer to Davido, Wizkid, and Burna Boy, who are widely celebrated as the country’s most dominant global musical exports.
Each artist has a strong fanbase and has made significant contributions to bringing Nigerian music to the international stage.
Wizkid’s bold declaration
Breaking his silence in the midst of the debate, Wizkid took to his Instagram story to make his stance clear. In a post featuring a whiteboard, he simply wrote: “Type sht. Big Wiz. Number 1.”
The message left little room for doubt about where he places himself in the hierarchy of Nigerian music.
Fans have since taken to social media to react to the declaration, with discussions heating up over who truly reigns supreme in the country’s music scene. Supporters of Wizkid applauded his confidence, while fans of Davido and Burna Boy argued their favorite deserved the top spot.
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Tiwa Savage criticizes top 3
Wizkid’s bold declaration comes just a month after renowned Nigerian songstress Tiwa Savage spoke out about singer Tems being excluded from the “Afrobeat Big 3.”
Questioning the criteria behind the selection, Tiwa Savage stated, “I feel like it’s unfair to have conversation about the Top 3 and not mention Tems.”