Is Wizkid losing relevance on the Nigerian Scene?

Wizkid is arguably the biggest music act in Africa currently. The young musician also known as Star boy succesfully broke into the International scene in 2015 following his being featured in the Grammy nominated 'One Dance' by Drake. This ofcourse, is a great and enviable feat. But as Wizkid conquers grounds on the International scene, it appears he is gradually losing his relevance in the Nigerian music scene where he started his music journey from.

His style of music is fast changing to a brand Nigerians can hardly relate with unlike the sound for which he got popular; songs like Jaiye Jaiye, Ojuelegba, Baba nla and so on.

Rumour has it that Wizkid has not been billed to perform at any show since the start of 2017. Doesn't that go to say our Star boy is gradually fading away?

Also, none of his recent singles can be labelled as hits. Meanwhile, the likes of Davido, Runtown, Teknk, Phyno, Olamide have continuously dished out hit songs while maintaining their brand.

One question that lingers in the heart of die hard Wizkid fans is if the Nigerian Starboy is aware that they can no longer identify with his new brand, a brand the Americans he desperately seeks to pitch his tent with, probably do not even appreciate. Remember Wizkid was missing in the video for 'One Dance' a song Wizkid was featured in, the same way Drake was missing in the video of Wizkid's latest single 'Come Closer'.

We need our Starboy.

We love his Nigerian sound.

Ciao

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