Grammy-winning Nigerian music icon, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has shed light on the source of his creative inspiration.
The Afrobeats sensation revealed that women play a central role in driving his artistry and shaping his music.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter), Wizkid shared his thoughts in a now-deleted post.
He stated: “Women inspire music! Gods on earth.”
Also, the statement shows the recurring themes of love, admiration, and celebration of women that define much of Wizkid’s discography.
However, he is known for crafting romantic melodies that resonate deeply with his audience.
Wizkid’s work often explores the beauty, strength, and essence of women.
Meanwhile, his latest album, ‘Morayo,’ pays homage to his late mother, Morayo Jane Balogun.
He further reflected his deep connection to the women in his life.
The album has not only captivated fans but also made waves on global music charts.
He broke multiple records.
Within six days of its release, ‘Morayo’ surpassed Tyla’s ‘Water’ for the most first-week Spotify streams for an African album,.
This amasses into an impressive 48 million streams.
It went on to achieve an unprecedented 52.8 million Spotify streams within its opening week.
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It sets a new benchmark for African music on the platform.
Wizkid’s tribute to his mother and his consistent focus on themes of love and femininity resonate across cultures.