Nigerian music icon Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has called on the Nigerian government and other African leaders to improve their leadership and governance.
The Afrobeats star made this statement during the premiere of his documentary, Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Friday. He highlighted governance as one of the major areas he hopes African nations will get right in the near future.
While reflecting on his journey and the importance of storytelling, Wizkid encouraged African creatives to share their experiences with the world. Despite challenges on the continent, especially poor governance, he expressed optimism about Africa’s future.
He said, “I hope that every artist from Africa gets to tell their story like this. Because I’m not the only one from that hustle, we all came from there. I feel like everyone deserves the chance to tell their story like this.”
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The singer continued, “I always wish for more success for the whole culture, from music to film to sports. And I wish for better government. I’m just a very positive human being, regardless of anything. I wish the best for everyone making amazing music and amazing art from Africa.”
Wizkid, who hails from the Ojuelegba area of Surulere in Lagos, has become a global ambassador for Afrobeats. Known for his unique blend of Afrobeats, afropop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and pop, he continues to use his platform to spotlight the richness of African culture and advocate for positive change.
