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‘There Was No Blueprint For Me’ – Wizkid Claims

Nigerian singer Wizkid has sparked controversy after claiming that he had no blueprint while coming up as an artist, despite having emerged through ace singer Banky W’s imprint.
The Ojuelegba crooner made the statement in a snippet of his upcoming HBO documentary Long Live Lagos.
“There was no blueprint for me. I had to build a structure for myself,” he claimed.
His comment sparked debate on social media, with many insisting that it not only downplayed Banky W’s impact on his career but also disrespected the great Nigerian musicians who paved the way for the new generation of artists.
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Wizkid, however, admitted elsewhere in the documentary that Fela Kuti inspired him to pursue music.
“Fela Kuti was instrumental to why I believe I could really make music,” he said.
Some of the reactions on X include:
Franko_Nero wrote: “I still vividly remember the day that Bankole [Banky W] announced on a show that he wants to introduce a boy wonder, a germ in the making. Today, this ungrateful child is claiming otherwise. If Banky knew that today would come, I am sure he would have chased him far away.”
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Arhcent said: “This guy is erasing the role Banky W and EME played in his career. The person Banky picked from school into the studio is saying ‘I had to build a structure for myself.’ God sees all.”
Duke of Isoko wrote: “If he never built a structure, Banky probably wouldn’t have noticed him. This dude came out with his own style of music, dressing sense, etc., but I understand that English is a problem in this place.”
Sir Dickson opined: “People are debating this with reference to Banky’s impact in his life. There is no real context to that. I believe he was speaking about his style of music. He reinvented himself. Wiz has never denied Banky’s impact, nor can he. Let’s calm down.”
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’ll Never Marry A Nigerian’ – Peller Vows After Breakup With Jarvis
TikTok star, Habeeb Hamzat, popularly known as Peller, has vowed never to marry a Nigerian following his messy breakup with fellow Nigerian content creator, Jarvis.
Speaking during a recent livestream, Peller opened up about his encounter with a demure lady from eSwatini, whom he described as his ideal woman.
He explained that the lady is not only beautiful but also calm and collected.
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The 20-year-old added that he is ready to go to the Southern African nation and pay the lady’s bride price.
“I recently encountered a lady from eSwatini, she’s not only very beautiful but also calm and collected.
“I will never marry a Nigerian. eSwatini is my new target for finding a wife. I will go to the country and marry that lady. I will give her father 17 cows,” he said.
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Peller also warned fans to stop mocking him over his breakup with Jarvis, threatening to block them if they disregard his warning.
He has previously stated that his relationship with Jarvis is now purely platonic.
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Allwell Ademola’s Brother Seeks Iyabo Ojo’s Forgiveness At Sister’s Burial [VIDEO]
The late actress Allwell Ademola’s brother, has publicly apologised to Iyabo Ojo after calling her out for not supporting his sister when alive.
DAILY POST reports that Allwell’s younger brother had earlier dragged actor Lateef Adedimeji, Iyabo Ojo and other Nigerian A-listers for posting pictures of the late actress after her death.
Iyabo Ojo responded, “I over supported your sister when she was alive. I featured in her movies countless times for free.”
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However, during the service of songs for the late actress on Thursday January 8 2026, her brother approached Iyabo Ojo and begged her for forgiveness.
“Big mummy please don’t be offended, you can see that I didn’t abuse you in the viral video. Please I’m sorry.”
While prostrating to beg her, Iyabo Ojo quickly embraced him and said “O ti lo (it’s a thing of the past) to God I have forgiven you.”
Click here to Watch the moment or watch below:
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Asake Reconciles With Father, Baby Mama After Viral Accusations Of Abandonment
Popular Nigerian musician, Asake, has finally reconciled with his father, his daughter and baby mama.
The reconciliation move came after he was called out online for abandoning them after he became rich and famous.
Asake was heavily criticised earlier in 2025, after his baby mama, Adijat accused him of neglect despite standing by him when he had nothing.
In March 2025, Asake’s father, Fatai Odunsi, who is a stroke survivor, also called him out for abandoning him.
READ ALSO:Asake Takes Over Ailing Father’s Treatment After Media Dragged Him
Following the backslash from netizens, including some celebrities, Asake reached out to his father and promised to finance his medical bills and also buy him a house.
However, a trending photo of the singer with his father, which surfaced online on Friday morning, signaled a return to harmony.
This came a few days after Asake reunited with his daughter and his baby mama.
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