Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has voiced his aspirations for improved governance in Nigeria and across the African continent.
Speaking on Friday at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York, during the premiere of his documentary “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos,” the Grammy Award-winning artist emphasized that good governance is a crucial area he hopes African countries will prioritize.
Wizkid encouraged other African creatives to share their unique stories, underscoring his optimism for the continent despite acknowledging current governance challenges.
“I hope that every artist from Africa gets to tell their story like this,” he stated. “Because I’m not the only one from that hustle, we all came from there. I feel like everyone deserves the chance to tell their story like this.”
He further added, “I always wish for more success for the whole culture; from music to film to sports. And I wish for better government. I’m just a very positive human being regardless of anything. I wish the best for everyone making amazing music and amazing art from Africa.”
Wizkid Expresses Hope for Better Governance in Nigeria at Documentary Premiere
