Afrobeats sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, has expressed his hopes for improved leadership in Nigeria and across Africa.
During the premiere of his documentary, “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos,” at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York on Friday, the Grammy-winning artist highlighted governance as a crucial area he wants to see progress on within the continent.
He urged fellow African creatives to share their personal journeys, noting that despite the challenges of poor leadership, he remains optimistic about Africa’s future.
“I hope that every artist from Africa gets to tell their story like this. Because I’m not the only one from that hustle, we all came from there. I feel like everyone deserves the chance to tell their story like this.
I always wish for more success for the whole culture; from music to film to sports. And I wish for better government. I’m just a very positive human being regardless of any thing. I wish the best for everyone making amazing music and amazing art from Africa.”