“Japada”: Wizkid Prays in Yoruba at Greater Lagos Concert, Claims He Is Back Home in Nigeria in Clip
- Videos from Wizkid's performance at the Greater Lagos Count Down to usher in 2025 have emerged
- The Nigerian Star Boy showed his spiritual side as he prayed for his fun seekers at the event as they kickstarted 2025
- In another video, Wizkid announced his relocation to Nigeria, stirring reactions from his fanbase
Lagos, Nigeria, was the centre of attention on December 31, 2024, as the city joined the rest of the world to usher in 2025 in grand style, bringing together some of Nigeria's biggest stars, including Ayo Balogun Wizkid.
Recall that Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu had released a list of artists to perform at the Greater Lagos Count Down, with the likes of Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Olamide, Tiwa Savage, Seyi Vibez, among others, performing.
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DMW label boss Davido, however, didn't make the list of performers, stirring up speculations among his fans as to why he was excluded.
Wizkid at Greater Lagos Count Down
Videos of Wizkid at the iconic Tafawa Balewa Square, Lagos, left their fans in awe as he gave energetic performances to usher in the New Year.
Wizkid, however, went beyond thrilling his fans with some of his hit songs and showed his spiritual side.
Wizkid was spotted in a video praying for his fans in the Yoruba language as they commenced 2025.
Wizkid announces return to Nigeria
During his performance, the music star also caused a buzz after stating he was back in Nigeria.
While he didn't share details, Wizkid's comment sparked speculation on whether he meant he had relocated back to the country in what is termed 'reverse Japa' or 'Japada' in local parlance.
A clip also showed Wizkid linking up with Flavour at the show.
Some netizens also expressed doubt on Wizkid's relocating to Nigeria.
Watch clips of Wizkid at Greater Lagos Count Down below:
Reactions as Wizkid announces relocation to Nigeria
Legit.ng captured some of the comments that trailed the video, as netizens expressed doubts about Wizkid's statement about him relocating back to Nigeria. Read the reactions below:
pyper_baddie:
"Make una no suprise if e jaapa tomorrow morning ooo."
9jastats:
"Baba is back home 🇳🇬."
unusual_jisorlar:
"Olori oko ti de seh! Ki gbogo eku ile ko pa Lolo."
accessoriesbybeam:
"Person wey go soon run comot leave us."
olatunjiidowu1995:
"Baba wey go run go London tomorrow."
zanny_shittu:
"I attended this concert is one of the best performance. I love you wizkid."
im_justme______:
What kinda relationship does wizkidayo and flavour have? See Yoruba and Igbo business men link up. Make una dey there dey do tribalism...
tee_mighty001:
"Davido go dey regret why him be nigerian cause wizkid just dey give am nightmare."
Ruger showers accolades on Wizkid
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Toma Toma crooner praised Wizkid in his end-of-the-year message.
Ruger said it was difficult to do anything alone after he left the Jonzing world label.
He also noted that things positively turned around for him after Wizkid shared his long for his song "Make Way."
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