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Wizkid speaks on starting a church
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, on Thursday posted a number of comments on social media website X.com.
The Grammy-award winning Nigerian musician, who is recognised as one of Africa’s most successful and influential performers, spoke about religion and spirituality on X on Thursday.
Hit songs like “Essence,” “Come Closer,” and “Ojuelegba,” among others, have brought Wizkid international recognition.
Wizkid wrote, “I could start a church if I wanted.”
This statement has since caught the attention of his massive fanbase, sparking speculation and discussions. However, it is unclear what his genuine intentions were when he posted those.
The 33-year-old Afrobeats, R&B, and pop music artist, further in a series of posts added, “Jesus is King,” and “After God na God. No go whine.”
Wizkid, who hails from Lagos, Nigeria, has achieved numerous accolades throughout his career, including a Grammy Award for his contribution to the album “Brown Skin Girl” by Beyoncé. He has also won several other prestigious awards, such as BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and MOBO Awards, among others.