In an exclusive interview, Nigerian singer and songwriter Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, shared that he created his popular songs ‘Gyrate,’ ‘Essence,’ ‘Soco,’ and ‘Nowo’ all in one night. Discussing his creative process, Wizkid mentioned that on most nights, he wakes up and spontaneously produces two or three hit songs, following the inspiration of his spirit.
When asked about his confidence in the success of ‘Essence,’ he confidently affirmed that he knew the song would make a significant impact, saying “Hell yeah.” Wizkid further mentioned that there was a moment when he forgot about the creation of the song, but when he tweeted about making magic with Tems, it caught people’s attention. Despite his decade-long experience in the music industry, Wizkid continues to display a remarkable ability to craft hit songs effortlessly.
"I made Gyrate and Essence in one night, I made Soco and Nowo in one night sometimes in a night I make like two bangers”
-WIZKID🦅
— Akpraise (@AkpraiseMedia) December 2, 2023