Wizkid, aka Big Wiz, has a knack for making headlines—and not just for his music. The global Afrobeats superstar has stirred up the internet more times than we can count, dropping surprises and taking shots without any prior notice. Here’s a look at five unforgettable moments when Big Wiz left the internet buzzing with no heads-up.
1. The #EndSARS Drama with Reekado Banks
Back in 2020, during the intense #EndSARS protests, Wizkid called out Reekado Banks for trying to drop a new track at what he felt was the wrong time. Reekado tweeted about releasing a song featuring Wiz, using the #EndSARS hashtag, but Big Wiz wasn’t having it.
“Delete this dude! Can’t believe you’re doing this at a time like this. Old song!” he tweeted.
Fans were divided, but no one could deny Wizkid’s stance added more fuel to the social media fire.
2. Clapback at Linda Ikeji
Wizkid vs. Linda Ikeji was another internet-breaking moment. When Linda claimed that Wiz was given a quit notice at his Lekki home (which he reportedly rented), Big Wiz fired back, threatening to beat her up—seriously! Their back-and-forth turned Twitter into a battleground, with fans and trolls all jumping in on the drama.
3. The “Frog Voice” Shade at Davido
Wizkid and Davido’s rivalry is nothing new, but things reached new heights in 2017 when Wiz threw some major shade at Davido’s voice during his Royal Albert Hall concert in London. The “frog voice” comment instantly went viral, and the two fanbases went wild.
“#Wizkid throws shades at his recent sold-out concert at Royal Albert Hall!”
Memes and tweets flew around, keeping everyone entertained for weeks!
4. “I’m Not Afrobeats”
Earlier this year, Wizkid shook his fans when he declared that he wasn’t an Afrobeats artist. He posted on Instagram saying:
“Don’t call me Afrobeats! I make all kinds of music.”
The internet didn’t know what to make of it, but if there’s one thing Big Wiz can do, it’s pushing boundaries and challenging expectations.
5. Don Jazzy Is an “Influencer”?
In April, Wizkid threw some unexpected shade at Mavin Records boss, Don Jazzy, calling him an “influencer” during an online exchange with Ladipoe, one of Mavin’s artists. Fans felt it was a low blow, but it wouldn’t be Wizkid if he wasn’t stirring the pot.
“Lol, never chatting to anyone signed to an influencer. Next!”
Final Thoughts
Whether it’s for his music or his unexpected online stunts, Wizkid always finds a way to keep us glued to our screens. With his upcoming album Morayo on the horizon, it’s safe to say we should expect even more headline-grabbing moments. Big Wiz knows how to command attention—and we’re all here for it!
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