Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has declared Afrobeats icon Wizkid the “Greatest of All Time,” praising his artistry, discipline, and global impact.
The Right Now crooner made the remarks in an episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast that surfaced online in late September but has continued to trend this week, keeping her comments in the spotlight.
Reflecting on her studio sessions with Wizkid, she described his creative process as effortless yet extraordinary.
“I’ve watched Wizkid record even while eating, and what comes out of those moments is pure magic,” she said.
Seyi Shay further revealed that Wizkid once gave her career advice at the start of her journey, which she regrets not following.
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“He told me things that could have helped me, but I didn’t take them seriously. Looking back, I wish I had,” she admitted.
She emphasized that Wizkid’s greatness extends beyond producing back-to-back hits, crediting his consistency and discipline as the real drivers of his long-standing influence.
Her remarks have fueled fresh conversations across social media, with fans echoing her sentiment that Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, has redefined Afrobeats and carried the genre onto global stages.