Ayo Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, is a well-known musician from Nigeria whose comments during a prolonged vacation in the country raised speculation about a possible entry into Nollywood.
The Grammy-winning performer visited well-known director Kunle Afolayan, who owns a well-liked restaurant in Lagos, raising rumours of a potential partnership.
Wizkid, who is currently taking a musical hiatus after his mother passed away and was buried, disclosed that he was thinking of prolonging this break by six more years.
Fans and industry experts are both curious about how the artist’s career trajectory might change in light of this news.
Wizkid indicated during their conversation that he was very interested in learning more about acting and working with filmmakers on films. Following their conversations, Afolayan made the cryptic observation that “significant things happen when two great men meet,” raising hopes for an innovative initiative.
Wizkid revealed that he was excited to play a variety of parts on the big screen, including ones that required passionate scenes like kissing and slapping.
Wizkid acknowledged the brilliance in the Nigerian music scene, praising and highlighting performers like Shallipopi, Odumodu, Asake, and Rema as superstars who presently bring him joy.
The unexpected union of Wizkid’s musical talent and Afolayan’s cinematic vision looks to be a significant partnership that could change the limits between music and films in the Nigerian entertainment business, as fans eagerly anticipate future developments.
