An old interview with Seyi Shay, a famous Nigerian singer, resurfaced on social media. In the interview, Seyi Shay talked about Wizkid’s role in popularizing Afrobeats worldwide.
She also made a surprising revelation about Drake’s song “One Dance,” stating that it was originally Wizkid’s song.
Seyi Shay mentioned that “One Dance” was initially an Afrobeat track written by Wizkid and produced by Legendary Beatz.
However, Drake took the song after Wizkid reached out to him for a collaboration.
Seyi Shay further disclosed that Drake modified the song by adding elements of American pop. Many people commented on Seyi Shay’s interview.
Here are some of the comments that trailed Seyi Shay’s interview:
@MrAnuoluwapo: “But she didn’t lie sha, at least we all know that.”
@bigdaddyvinz: “Yeah..stop talking about someone’s else business live on TV.”
@Olaisho3: “And that’s the fact. Seyi too love Wiz that year, same as Tiwa. Na so 2 of them dey fight because of Starboy but I like Seyi Shey and Wiz.”
@dabiramusic: “She no lie naw but based on business and agreement wiz had to do what he did.”
@saka_cubana1: “@mazitundeednut you no go see this one post ooo.”
@wiser_spesh30: “Wizkid lo help drake . I no Dey Stan rubbish.”
@braun.007: “Reminisce : wizkid lo help drake makes much sense now.”
@scorpio_15832: “That’s why the song was a smash because Wiz wrote it.”