Maleek Berry Opens up About Inventing Wizkid's Nickname in Throwback Video: "He's a Legend"

• Okunola Abdul Maleek Anu-Oluwapo Shoyebi, professionally known as Maleek Berry, has shared how he came up with Wizkid's nickname
• The British-Nigerian record producer and recording artist surfaced on the gram in a throwback video where she shared his relationship with Wizkid
• The music producer's revelation coincidently surfaced after Davdio claimed he introduced him to Wizkid

In a throwback video that has surfaced on Instagram, Maleek Berry, whose birth name is Okunola Abdul Maleek, opens up about how he came up with the name "Star Boy." The name is associated with multi-award-winning singer Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid.

According to his narration, Wizkid constantly texted him for a name, as they were looking to collaborate and create a movement that would explode beyond Africa.

He said it had happened in 2012/2013 and that everyone who came in contact with the "Star Boy" name was doing exceptionally well.

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Watch the interview here:

Maleek Beery is a prominent name in the music industry who has paved the way for many. The record producer was mostly associated with Wizkid's songs when he was just breaking out, and they produced many hit tracks together.

The singer also rocked the waves for a while with a couple of his hit singles, which many music lovers loved at the time.

Legit.ng earlier reported that Davido boasted of introducing Maleek Berry to Wizkid. The DMW label's boss' comment stirred up another drama between his fans and Wizkid FC.

Peeps react to Maleek's throwback video

Legit.ng compiled reactions below:

@iam_kyeremugh:

"Eiiii so wizkid too Copy Names."

@4_30____:

"2012? Okay which year that bros say he meet maleekberry again? Nd which year he introduced maleek to wiz?"

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@nocaphundred_100:

"Davido say na him introduce you to wiz o na true."

@mary.james4772:

"Maybe you’ll forget back then in 2015 Wizkid said it interview that him and berry and legendary that creat star boy."

@olamy_lehkqn:

"Maleek berry na legend for the game starboy team 4life."

@kelly_dreyton:

"We need that @maleekberry x @wizkidayo collab."

@scoobynero:

"Mr Berry."

Basketmouth explains reason for shading Wizkid

Meanwhile, Basketmouth cleared the air about a viral tweet in which he shaded music star Wizkid.

The comedian, who referred to Wizkid as his 'guy,' explained the reason for his controversial tweet, which was made during Davido's wedding at that time.

Basketmouth's explanation, however, didn't go well with many of Wizkid's fans and followers, who berated him.

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

Source: Legit.ng