US-based veteran Nigerian rapper Lanre Dabiri, popularly known as Eldee the Don, has revealed the music genre Grammy Award-winning artist Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, initially pursued before establishing his footing in the industry.
Rapper Eldee, the “Today-Today” hitmaker who relocated abroad a few years ago, appeared as a guest on music executive Adesope Shopsydoo’s Afrobeat podcast.
Eldee revealed that Wizkid initially leaned towards Reggae and Dancehall music rather than Afrobeats. However, recognizing his potential, Eldee discussed Wizkid’s talent with Banky W.
During the podcast, Eldee the Don mentioned that he advised Banky W, who recently celebrated his wedding anniversary, to guide Wizkid carefully to ensure he didn’t fall into the wrong hands.
The rapper also revealed that he advised Wizkid to stay original and create music that resonates with Nigerian culture.
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See what netizens said about the above Eldee’s interview below;
@brainzblitz : Wizkid has come a long way… he needs to be appreciated for bringing great songs.
@Darasimich: I totally believe Eldee. Cos this is something I always ask for a while now. Many of his verses now sound have these raggae-dancehall undertone. Funny thing is, that boy is so ungrateful and can come out and rubbish Eldee and this story again….I won’t even be surprised.
@julz_way: Every interview every podcast na one person name them dey always metion na still same person everybody wan get opinion about, no week baba no dey trend, when You’re destined to be great naso, the name starboy really makes sense because you no fit hide the light and greatness.
@Peluminho99: If you never knew this, na Gen Z FC you be. Even Wiz has always stated Bob Marley and Vybez Kartel to be some of his biggest music inspiration and it clearly showed in his early stage even till now. Wande Coal played a huge role in his Afrobeat sound. That’s why he dey regard am.
@OvieOfDelta: He can do a lot of music genre He is such a good musician.
@Jahrai505: I remember I was at the front row seat of the said show, skales opened the set with heading for a Grammy, kaffy danced with her dancers, wizkid performed holla at your boy during banky’s set. Time flies.