“I came from the bottom, I know what it feels like not to have anything” – Wizkid says

• Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, disclosed the factors that influenced his life choices.

• Wizkid shared his experiences of missing meals with his siblings in a podcast, asserting that no fame would diminish his coolness.

• The Made in Lagos hitmaker shares his upbringing in a family of 11 children, with his mother being the most influential in shaping his life perspective.

Nigerian artist Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, shared insights regarding the factors influencing his life decisions.

In a recent podcast, Wizkid reflected on moments when he had to forgo meals alongside his siblings. He emphasized that no degree of fame would compromise his composure.

The acclaimed artist behind the “Made in Lagos” album disclosed that he hails from a family of 11 children, with four being his mother’s biological offspring. He acknowledged that the lessons learned during his childhood significantly shaped his worldview.

“I came from the bottom, I know what it feels like not to have anything. There was a time in my life I have never even had breakfast, it was just lunch or maybe dinner,” he remarked.

Wizkid, who is known for maintaining a low profile away from the public eye, expressed gratitude towards his father and late mother for their invaluable guidance.

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Reacting to the post……

@heisbiodun: “Na that stage I dey lidis na 12 I dey always wake to avoid breakfast.”

@ugo_shib: “And you called that From the bottom?🙄 when lunch was sure for him and maybe dinner..”

@Justvibes31: “Man really work hard for what he’s enjoying now, He will always remain my favorite ever.”

@TygaOfLagos: “Wizkid didn’t come from the bottom sha!! Ppl wey fit talk dah tin na Olamide.”

@Jeroski0: Wizkid never came from the bottom, even if Is father was not as rich as Davido’s father they were comfortable and his father is 100% capable to provide for them, if any artiste want to talk about coming from the bottom that should be Olamide.”

@GratiDeo: “Later some people will say he is immature for refusing to be bullied and controlled.”