- Gilmore has caused quite a stir on social media with one of his latest videos.
- The comedian recreated the music video of Wizkid’s breakout song, Holla At Your Boy, and fans were excited by the outcome.
- Several netizens reacted to the similarities between Wizkid’s original video and Gilmore’s, applauding the young skit maker for doing a good job.
Popular Nigerian singer Wizkid’s breakout song, Holla At Your Boy, recently served as content material for skit maker Gilmore.
The young comedian remade the music video which took over the entertainment scene during its time, and shared his version on social media.
Gilmore with the help of other content creators acted out the opening scene in Wizkid’s original video showing Banky W dropping the singer off at school.
They later proceeded to show Gilmore sitting beside a pretty lady and showing interest in her just like Wizkid did in the original clip.
The skitmaker went as far as getting merchandise with the words ‘Holla At Your Boy’ written on it and bicycles to ride around the school with just like Star Boy did.
Gilmore accompanied the video with a caption where he explained how much Wizkid’s music video impacted the youngsters during his time. He wrote in part:
“It’s safe to say this song was the beginning of Wizkid’s big influence on we the GEN-Z and the birth of a New Era in Nigeria’s Entertainment.
From every kid wanting to be a cool kid to kids Jerrking to wanting your Mum to get you Supras to everyone rocking Snapback to carrot jeans, AMA KIP KIP, and many more influences he had on this Generation.”
Gilmore’s recreation of Wizkid’s Holla At Your Boy video soon became a trending topic on social media with top stars expressing their admiration for it including Don Jazzy who dropped a sticker showing his approval. See video and some more comments from netizens below:
layiwasabi: Young Legend!
iamvjadams: Freaking Genius
crazeclown: “ I dey wait to see AMA Kip Kip shirt.”
Mcnunreal: “Wizkid influenced a whole generation! Goated for real.”
Deekay_is_my_name: “…. So much memories…… no lies tho in the caption..Supras and skinnys.”
ogmaro__: “This creativity is on another level wow!.”