Wizkid discusses his deep passion for football and why he eventually chose music. Explore this lesser-known side of the star.

Wizkid, the Afrobeats sensation who has won a Grammy award, stated that football would have been his backup career in case music didn’t work out.

Nigeria’s superstar expressed his love for the game and admiration towards the dedication demanded to achieve victory in football.

Acknowledging that his impatience and unwillingness to attend early morning training sessions affected him, Wizkid opted to pursue music instead of playing on his school’s football team.

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“He said that if he wasn’t involved in music, he would excel at football since he used to be a part of his school team and plays exceptionally well.”

Nonetheless, he affirmed that his admiration for the sport and its requirements remains unwavering.

Wizkid made known his unique security plan whereby he forgoes bodyguards and leans on the support of his close management team, whom he regards as family.