“Wizkid Was Offered $10m During Elections”: Rapper MI Makes Interesting Revelations

“Wizkid Was Offered $10m During Elections”: Rapper MI Makes Interesting Revelations

  • Renowned Nigerian rapper MI Abaga startled the internet with shocking revelations about past general elections 
  • In a video circulating online, the hip-hop maestro confessed that his colleague Wizkid was offered N15 billion to pick a side during the electoral season 
  • The Undisputed rap star further disclosed details of what transpired after Wizkid was presented with a whopping sum, igniting hot takes online

Ace Nigerian rapper MI Abaga has revealed that Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid, was offered $10 million (over N15 billion) during one of the general elections. 

M1 stated that a Nigerian political party presented Wizkid with a whopping amount to pick a side since they recognised his tremendous social influence.

MI says Wizkid was offered $10M during the last elections
MI called out politicians for offering him and Wizkid money during the election season. Credit: @wizkidayomedia, @mi_abaga
Source: Instagram

The hip hop legend, however, confirmed that the Grammy Award winner rejected the great offer.

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Unlike most of his colleagues, he noted that the "Essence" crooner remained neutral. 

The Chocolate City star also disclosed that PDP, one of the opposing parties, offered him 20 times.

Watch the video below:

MI's video on Wizkid spurs reactions 

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

@iamstephenakin:

"Did Davido collect money??? He did it for his uncle nah."

@apro_dawildcat:

"If na the other dude, e for collect the money begin wear political regalia dey shout everywhere."

@Chrisllionaire:

"That's integrity. I believe it's the same reason Davido delayed his come back till after the election. He stayed neutral all through."

@Youngambitiious:

"Davido go collect the money nothing concern that influencer."

@iamauxigen:

"I won’t be surprised if this is true. Wiz knows too well that his voice and influence is priceless."

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@Dah_Saint001:

"Na all of dem turn down money. Na the one you know you know. Peter Obi and LP wanna pay Burna boy $13 million."

@Smartboy190:

"No whine yourself Peter obi and LP no go ever give burna that money."

Siri announces best artist in Nigeria

Meanwhile, a gathering of curious Nigerians consulted Apple digital assistant Siri about who the finest musician in the country was.

A video showed the young men shirtless on a hot afternoon as they circled one of them who had an iPhone.

Siri's response revealed that the Star Boy music executive Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, was the greatest artist in the country.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.

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