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“Why I Don’t Flaunt My Accomplishments On Social Media”-Wizkid
Famous Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has finally opened up on why he prefers to live quietly and avoids flaunting his achievements on social media.
During a recent podcast interview, the Grammy-winning artist revealed his personal reasons for choosing to keep his accomplishments private.
Wizkid opened up on his humble beginnings, recounting how he and his siblings often went without meals during their childhood.
The singer attributed his decision to avoid flaunting his successes online to his upbringing and the lessons he learned from his family.
Growing up in a large household of 11 children, with four siblings from his mother, Wizkid emphasized that these experiences shaped his view on life and fame.
He explained that his past struggles have kept him grounded and unaffected by the trappings of celebrity status.
“I came from the bottom, I know what it feels like not to have anything. There was a time in my life when I had never even had breakfast; it was just lunch or maybe dinner,” he said.
However, Wizkid disposition on his humble beginning left social media on a frenzy with Netizens taking to the comment section to express their views. Their reactions…
@heisbiodun said: “Na that stage I dey lidis na 12 I dey always wake to avoid breakfast.”
@ugo_shib said: “And you called that from the bottom? when lunch was sure for him and maybe dinner..”
@Justvibes31 said: “Man really work hard for what he’s enjoying now, He will always remain my favorite ever.”
@TygaOfLagos said: “Wizkid didn’t come from the bottom sha!! Ppl wey fit talk dah tin na Olamide.”
@Jeroski0 said: “Wizkid never came from the bottom, even if Is father was not as rich as Davido’s father they were comfortable and his father is 100% capable to provide for them, if any artiste want to talk about coming from the bottom that should be Olamide.”
@GratiDeo said: “Later some people will say he is immature for refusing to be bullied and controlled.”