Wizkid Explains Rejection of 'Afrobeats Artiste' Tag Amid Backlash • Okay.ng – Okay.ng

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Grammy-winning singer Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has clarified his recent rejection of being labeled an Afrobeats artiste, following a storm of criticism.

Wizkid sparked controversy after he publicly distanced himself from the Afrobeats genre in a social media post.

However, in response to the backlash, the celebrated artist explained that his decision stems from his diverse musical repertoire, which encompasses various genres beyond Afrobeats.

In a series of posts on his Instagram story, Wizkid addressed the criticism,…