Wizkid (Extended interview): 'Music is a universal language' - and the perception of Africa

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Published 2017-04-13

It’s a sound and a style that is changing western music. Afrobeats – the fusion of African and international pop music is helping secure some of West Africa’s brightest stars a global audience. Jasmine Dotiwala speaks to Nigeria artist Wizkid about his career, his background and his influences.

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All Comments (21)

@andromeda3163 7 years ago

I'm sorry, but can we all just give wizkid a collective round of applause, this guy has come so far in African music,he isn't even 30 yet and its just the beginning, Wizkid thank you for putting Nigeria and Africa on the map, keep repping us hard and doing us proud , the sky is the limit my G =) 8> 8>
@twenty5official 3 years ago

Who’s here 2021. Wiz done everything he said on this interview
@Stratocaster01 7 years ago

He's doing for Nigeria what the embassies and politicians have all failed to do - created something out of nothing and projecting a positive image of Nigeria globally
@captainmarvell1387 7 years ago

As a Nigerian it is so annoying seeing other Nigerians hate on him we should appreciate him instead of being jealous.
@morayowills 7 years ago

Wizkid's music is an example of God-given talent, everything he touches turns to gold!!!
@oscarbiutah 5 years ago

“Music is a universal language you don't have to understand what someone is saying to feel the music or love the music.”~wizkid
@jayemaelle3462 7 years ago

Nigerians please protect Wizkid. Western media/influence has a wayof minimizing you people. One love.
@haruspex1-50 7 years ago

Man Wizkid is so lucky for having a supporting family who don't care too much about religion. When my grandad converted to christianity and married my grandma the local people in the ummah tried to kill him for becoming an apostate. It's encouraging to see such a warm message from Wizkid and really gives a lot of hope
@thejeybells5619 7 years ago

Never expected him to be so wise, you really surprised me
@laredo8672 7 years ago

well spoken bro, you really nailed the interview 100%. God bless your music talent more IJN.
@ElexisTx 2 years ago

4 years later & these words remain true. He is simply timeless
@kabamfatu6654 3 years ago

It is just exceptionally exciting to see him talk. I didn't think he was this eloquent. Love you Wizkid🇱🇷
@flexxyflex4721 7 years ago

classic, this guy is growing, there is hope in West African sounds
@lovemusicbadallgenres43 5 years ago

Im proud of Wizkid and how thier music had made afro beats global......Love from Jamaica🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲
@flyboyog3982 7 years ago

Young legend 👑
@unwindwithlisa 4 years ago

Wizkid! (I’m crying right now) I really love you and you will always be my world best
@sammieg611 7 years ago

As a amateur African music historian, I have said this many times, Wizkid will be big in the world soon. Wait and watch...
@nambuacassandra3285 6 years ago

very good english ...ohh....im very impressed ..this boy is very calm composed and focused.Lord Jesus protect him.
@garmangreg7779 7 years ago

Star Boy!! You are a blessing !! Game so different from the rest !! Young legend !! I love u bro
@michiejewel5989 7 years ago

The best interviewer so far.She doe sent interrupt .She is quiet and still. Wizkid is all the way up.God bless him.