Why I Cannot Diss Wizkid – Kizz Daniel

Nigerian singer, Daniel Anidugbe, better known as Kizz Daniel, has revealed why he cannot diss his senior colleague, Ayo Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid.

Naija News reports that Kizz Daniel made this known during a social media bant with fans of Davido on the X platform.

Expressing admiration for Kizz Daniel, one of Davido’s fanbase @TUMMYOF30BG wrote, “Bro, but 30BG love you sha. Just know that.”

The Buga crooner replied “Then let 30BG show it. Y’all are rugged and hyped, Vaddicts are calculative and wise, perfect blend.”

While referencing the ongoing rift between Wizkid and Davido, a fan of the latter challenged Kizz Daniel to diss the ‘Essence’ crooner.

The fan of Davido with the handle @continentalBoy2, wrote: “Diss Wizkid Abeg I want to check something.”

In response, Kizz Daniel declined the challenge, stating that it would be unwise to disrespect those who have paved the way for him in the music industry.

He wrote, “I bet 30BG will love this. Na machala and baddest workings most of us dey enjoy now, it will be unwise my brother Respect the ones before you.” 

‘Wizkid Was A Studio Rat, Not Fortunate Enough To Afford Studio Time’

Meanwhile, Nigerian music executive, Olubankole Wellington, better known as Banky W, has reflected on the early career struggle of Afrobeat singer, Ayo Balogun, professionally known as Wizkid, before coming to the limelight.

Naija News reports that in a viral video online, Banky W, who was pivotal in launching Wizkid’s career through his record label, Empire Mates Entertainment, EME, said the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner spent hours hanging around various studios because he could not afford studio time.

The music executive who described Wizkid as a studio rat acknowledged the singer’s commitment and skill.