…When Wizkid defeats JayZ, Drake and other big names.
For emerging as the Best International Act at the MOBO Awards, a thread of congratulations have been rolling in for Wizkid and Davido.
Most notable on the list of those congratulating the singer are Nigeria’s top politicians and some A’list celebrities. Read their messages below.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar
My young friend, Wiz Kid @wizkidayo beat other big international artists to win one of the world’s biggest music awards. Congratulations!
I hear young David O won too. Very good day for Nigeria
Former President Goodluck Jonathan
When Nigeria does well, I cannot help but feel well. My happiness is tied to the happiness of Nigeria and when Nigerians break records and take the name of Nigeria to greater heights it exhilarates me. Thank you Wizkid for raising Nigeria’s flag high for the positive, not the negative. Your emergence as the Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards is a proud moment for Nigeria. And the fact that you emerged over JAY-Zand Drake makes it even more celebratory. WELL DONE. GEJ.
Senator Ben Murray Bruce Wrote:
“Dear @wizkidayo, I‘ve been in the entertainment business as an investor since 1980.
“One of my proudest moments for Nigerian music is the day you defeated both Jayz and @Drake, two of the biggest stars in the world, to win the Best international Act at the #MOBOAwards well done.”
Celebrities
On the part of celebrities, Banky W topped the list as he addressed the rivalry between Davido and Wizkid. He wrote:
While we are at it, Bigups to another young legend @davidoofficialon his wins.. this talented lad came into the game, never stopped working and never stopped winning. And I’m so proud of him as well.
What’s better than one Superstar? Two.
Wiz and David are both extremely important to the Naija/African music movement and culture, and I personally HATE it when ppl try to make it seem like you have to choose one or the other. There’s enough room in the sky for all of our stars to fly, so instead of us encouraging a childish, petty narrative that never ends well (remember Pac/Biggie?), we shld encourage all of our acts to be all they can be. I don’t wanna choose. Why should I have to?
Don Jazzy Followed Suit;
Congrats Kings. We re proud of you guys. #Nigeria #Africa @wizkidayo @davidoofficial #WeCanAllWin See sky make we fly. ??
