“Burna Boy and I are like family” – Wizkid speaks on relationship with fellow Afrobeat star

• Popular Nigerian Afrobeat star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid reveals a familial bond with Burna Boy during an interview.
• According to Wizkid, they initially met while working on Burna Boy’s album “African Giant.”
• Wizkid shares a humorous incident from the studio where their collaboration took an unexpected turn due to his inebriation
• Despite the initial hiccup, Wizkid labels Burna Boy as family.

Popular Nigerian Afrobeat star, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has opened up on his close bond with fellow superstar Burna Boy, labeling their connection as family.

The revelation came as Wizkid delved into the behind-the-scenes of their collaboration during the creation of Burna Boy’s acclaimed album, “African Giant.”

Recalling the genesis of their friendship, Wizkid disclosed that the two artists first crossed paths while Burna Boy was working on his groundbreaking album.

Originally scheduled for a collaboration on one of the tracks, Wizkid shar ed an amusing story from the studio, admitting he was intoxicated when he arrived, which led to an encounter where they both stumbled over the beats.

Despite the initial hiccup, Wizkid expressed genuine warmth when speaking about Burna Boy, affectionately referring to him as family.

The ‘Joro coroner’ stressed that when two musical giants come together, something amazing is bound to happen.

He highlighted  the special connection that ignites creativity, pointing out the chemistry between them in the studio.

In his words;

“Burna Boy and I are like family, when you have two great people in the room, you are bound to make amazing music.”

Netizens Reactions…

BIG 7 RECORDS said: “Burna really gave him a hit”

Zhee noted: “Wizkid is friends to All of them codedly”

Adex said: “Words from a wise man 🖤”

Big calshels stated: “But wizkid has never called davido great artist it seems wiz is more closer to burna than davido”

MOE wrote: “Soft guy 😊 tell me why you no go like wizzy”

Dennis Miracle penned: “It’s now a normal routine if the person doing interviews doesn’t mention burnaboy name this days the interview is not complete”

See below;

“Burna Boy and I are like family. When you have two great people in the room, you are bound to make amazing music”

– Wizkid pic.twitter.com/JVXmVBJn3X

— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) March 6, 2024