Wizkid Was Offered $10m During Elections: Rapper MI Makes Interesting Revelations

Publish date: 2024-06-10

Ace Nigerian rapper MI Abaga has revealed that Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, was offered $10 million (over N15 billion) during one of the general elections. 

M1 stated that a Nigerian political party presented Wizkid with a whopping amount to pick a side since they recognised his tremendous social influence.

The hip hop legend, however, confirmed that the Grammy Award winner rejected the great offer.

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Unlike most of his colleagues, he noted that the "Essence" crooner remained neutral. 

The Chocolate City star also disclosed that PDP, one of the opposing parties, offered him 20 times.

Watch the video below:

MI's video on Wizkid spurs reactions 

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

@iamstephenakin:

"Did Davido collect money??? He did it for his uncle nah."

@apro_dawildcat:

"If na the other dude, e for collect the money begin wear political regalia dey shout everywhere."

@Chrisllionaire:

"That's integrity. I believe it's the same reason Davido delayed his come back till after the election. He stayed neutral all through."

@Youngambitiious:

"Davido go collect the money nothing concern that influencer."

@iamauxigen:

"I won’t be surprised if this is true. Wiz knows too well that his voice and influence is priceless."

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@Dah_Saint001:

"Na all of dem turn down money. Na the one you know you know. Peter Obi and LP wanna pay Burna boy $13 million."

@Smartboy190:

"No whine yourself Peter obi and LP no go ever give burna that money."

Siri announces best artist in Nigeria

Meanwhile, a gathering of curious Nigerians consulted Apple digital assistant Siri about who the finest musician in the country was.

A video showed the young men shirtless on a hot afternoon as they circled one of them who had an iPhone.

Siri's response revealed that the Star Boy music executive Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, was the greatest artist in the country.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng

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