What of WizKid? – Reactions trail Tunde Ednut’s list of Davido, Rema, Burnaboy, others’ feats at world events

Rema's Ballon D'or performance had Tunde Ednut buzzing, leaving him in awe of how Afrobeats is sweeping across the globe. He tipped his hat to Davido, Burnaboy, Tiwa Savage, and others for setting international world event stages ablaze, but the absence of WizKid in his lineup opened a can of worms with fan reactions

By Samuel David
1 year Ago

In the grand spectacle of Ballon d’Or 2023, Rema’s stellar performance lit up the African continent like a blazing comet, leaving a trail of pride in its wake.
Tunde Ednut, ever the matchstick, ignited a wildfire of reactions online as he applauds on the resounding resonance of Afrobeats across the global landscape.
The blogger ignited a social media firestorm when he elaborated on the accomplishments of leading Nigerian musicians on the global stage, conspicuously omitting WizKid from his roster.

Nigerian Afrobeat sensation Divine Ikubor, better known as Rema, recently elevated his global presence to new heights by gracing the 2023 Ballon d’Or ceremony with a mesmerizing rendition of his chart-topping track, “Calm Down.”

This show-stopping performance stirred up a whirlwind of reactions from Nigerian celebrities, including the renowned celebrity blogger, Tunde Ednut.

Tunde Ednut celebrated the resounding global influence of Afrobeats on the world stage. He showered Davido with praise for his remarkable performance at the closing ceremony of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Ednut tipped his hat to Burna Boy for setting the stage on fire during the 2022/2023 UEFA Champions League final and the NBA All-Star halftime show in February 2023, making waves that were heard around the world.

He applauded Tiwa Savage for her enchanting performance of ‘Keys to the City’ at King Charles’ coronation concert on Sunday, May 7, 2023, turning heads and capturing hearts.

Yemi Alade also received her well-deserved accolades for gracing the recent AFCON draw ceremony with her musical prowess, adding an extra layer of grandeur to the event.

With a round of applause, Ednut recognized Rema and Tems for their electrifying NBA All-Star performances, creating ripples of excitement in the hearts of fans.

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However, Ednut’s exclusion of WizKid’s performance at the World Tennis League competition in 2022 sparked a potpourri of reactions, leaving the fans divided and pondering the reasons behind this omission.

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