Tyla opines Wizkid is on the same level with Michael Jackson, Drake

South African musician, Tyla Laura Seethal, simply known as Tyla, is of the opinion that Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Wizkid on the same level with music greats like the late Michael Jackson, Drake and Rihanna.

The ‘Water’ crooner was asked who are her top five greatest musicians of all-time on the Bianca Show and she mentioned Michael Jackson, Britney Spears, Drake, Rihanna, and Wizkid.

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She explained that her inclusion of Wizkid on the list was because of his longevity and impact on the African music scene.

Tyla said, “My top five musical artists of all-time, obviously, Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Drake… It is always difficult to find the last one. There’s so many but I will say Wizkid. He has been around so long and has done so much for the culture and the genre[African music], so I definitely put him there.”