Wizkid, the Nigerian superstar singer also known as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, has revealed that he is a big fan of Nollywood and would love to act in movies or design clothes if he was not a musician.
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| Wizkid reveals what he did be doing asides doing music. Photo credit:@wizkidayo. Source:gistreel |
In an exclusive interview with BBC correspondents, Wizkid spoke about his musical journey, his collaborations, his upcoming album and his other interests. He said that music has always been his passion and he could not imagine doing anything else.
However, he also admitted that he has a flair for fashion and a fascination for Nollywood. He said that he would like to explore these fields someday and create cool stuff.
He said,
"I'm a big fan of Nollywood. I grew up watching Nollywood movies. I would love to do movies or fashion if I am not doing music. Probably designing clothes, sneakers, just creating cool stuff."
He also said that he was not interested in Hollywood, but rather in telling African stories through Nollywood. He said that he wanted to showcase the culture and the beauty of his continent to the world.
He said,
"I don't really care about Hollywood. I care about Nollywood. I care about telling our stories, our culture, our heritage, our people. That's what I want to do with my music and my movies."
Watch the video below:
“I’m a big fan of Nollywood, I would love to do movies or fashion if I am not doing music”
— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) November 18, 2023
- Wizkid pic.twitter.com/YUogoIMR1s
His statement sparked a lot of discussions among his fans, who commented on his interview on social media. Some of them praised him for his versatility and creativity, while others expressed their excitement to see him in movies or fashion shows.
See some of the comments below:
@Mayo6Tee:
“This guy promotes everything home.. from food , culture and acting and music.”
@Biggbramo:
“Wiz is cooking with Afolayan already. Just hold your sit and relax.”
@gladys_onyetem:
“I don’t care abt Hollywood, I’m talking abt Nollywood.. Always repping home, his level of patriotism is top notch. The same tin he said abt rap and afrobeats, that those cl0wns calling themselves rappers wanted to d!e. Now a touch of Big Wiz in Nollywood, will be record breakin.”
@RasheedSodiqCR7:
“Bro tunji wey talk say him no like to dey watch nollywood movie e Pele ooo shebi you big pass Wizz abi.”
@Oladimeji0105:
“This man and him feelings ehn , e suppose share him dealer number give us ooo cause no be clear eye him take talk this one cause e no fit ever happen, we go just dey wait for that one day.”
@KingFemoux:
“This guy always giving Nigerians thier flowers, but de never appreciated him. Wiz Forever, fc til I leave planet earth.”
@JudahDDream:
“See as Wizkid just project Nollywood fine fine! If na we,na abuse we go dey abuse dem.”
@iamCozee:
“see how bold he spoke about nollywood, makes me want to go watch a couple movies now.”
@BLAZE_DAOSCAR:
“Werey wan come pack awards for movie industry too.”