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Wizkid Reveals He Recorded All His Hit Songs Sitting Down
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, recently made a bold statement about his relaxed approach to creating hit music.
In a viral video circulating online, the renowned Afrobeats star revealed that he recorded all of his chart-topping songs while sitting down, highlighting how effortless it is for him to make music that resonates with his fans.
According to Wizkid, his creative process is laid-back and stress-free, as he explained that he doesn’t go to great lengths to craft his popular tracks.
He mentioned several of his biggest hits, including *Holla At Your Boy*, *Soco*, *Joro*, and *Ojuelegba*, all of which were recorded while he was in a relaxed state. “You know, from *Holla At Your Boy* to *Soco*, *Joro*, *Ojuelegba*—I recorded all of them sitting down,” Wizkid disclosed, adding that he doesn’t put pressure on himself to create music.
Speaking to his longtime collaborator and producer, P2J, Wizkid gave further insight into his lifestyle in Lagos, noting that the atmosphere in his home is one of pure relaxation, which contributes to his effortless music-making process.
“You know how it is in Lagos, you’ve been to my house, you’ve seen how I do things. I’m just chilling, no stress,” he explained.
The *Essence* hitmaker went on to express his aversion to promoting his music and doing press appearances, admitting that he dislikes both aspects of the music industry.
“I hate doing promo and press,” Wizkid candidly remarked, emphasizing that he prefers to focus on creating music that directly connects with his audience. He believes that his understanding of what his fans want allows him to bypass traditional promotional efforts.
Wizkid praised producer P2J as one of the few people who truly understands his approach to music. He expressed how easy it is to work with P2J, noting that all they need to do is “turn on the mic” to create magic. “P2J is the only person who really understands me. We just need to turn on the mic, and that’s it,” he said.
Wizkid also touched on the evolving nature of the music industry, particularly the global reach of Afrobeats.
He noted that in today’s world, artists no longer need intermediaries or exaggerated marketing to succeed, as the digital era has made it easier to reach a global audience.
“The world is now globalised, you don’t need anyone to lie to you,” he concluded.
Wizkid’s remarks offer a glimpse into his minimalist yet successful approach to music, highlighting how natural and effortless his creative process has been throughout his career.
The long-awaited trial in the murder case of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur has reached a major development, with Duane “Keffe D” Davis sentenced to 40 years to life in prison on October 13, 2026.
Davis was convicted of first-degree murder in August 2026 for his role in orchestrating the 1996 killing. Tupac was shot in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas on September 7, 1996, and died six days later.
During the sentencing, the judge addressed Davis, rejecting his claims that he had changed his life and moved on from his past. “Mr. Davis, for three years, I’ve heard you say some variation of the same thing to law enforcement, [in interviews], in your book, and it’s something like, ‘Yeah, I was involved in this, but I’m different. I’ve moved on. I got out of Compton. I’m a grandfather now.’ I’m here to tell you that’s not how this works,” the judge said.
She continued “You don’t get to take a man from his family. You don’t get to take his very life, his whole future from him, and just walk away from it. Especially when that man is Tupac Shakur.
“The world never forgot about him and his death, and neither did Las Vegas. It took us 30 years, but at this time, you are going to face justice for what you did on Sept. 7, 1996.”
Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on how his perception of YouTube movies has changed over the years. The actor recalled that there was a time when he looked down on movies released on YouTube.
However, he now appreciates the opportunities they have provided for his career and joked that he might have struggled financially if he had continued to dismiss them.
Sharing his thoughts in a post on X, Egbuson wrote “Can’t believe I was looking down on YouTube movies at some point. Hunger go don kpai me by now.”
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo has advised young people who are still living with their parents not to rush into moving out because of peer pressure.
The singer encouraged young people to focus on their personal circumstances rather than compare their lives with those of others. He noted that there is no need to leave their parents’ homes simply because they want to feel independent.
Sharing his advice, Dakolo said “No hurry, leave your papa house because of peer pressure. Forget all that, ‘I don’t have my freedom here.’”
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