Nigerian music icon Wizkid, born Ayo Balogun, has finally broken his silence following a dramatic online exchange between his fellow artist Davido and Jubril A. Gawat, an aide to Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu. The controversy erupted just as Wizkid secured the prestigious position of number one artist on Apple Music's 2025 year-end chart.
The Spark: A Social Media Praise That Ignited a Feud
The chain of events began on December 5, 2025, when Governor Sanwo-Olu's media aide, Jubril Gawat, posted a promotional poster for Wizkid's upcoming concert. The show is scheduled for December 28 at the Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS) in Lagos. Gawat captioned the post 'Ọmọ wa ni,' meaning 'He is our child.'
In the comments, a fan declared Wizkid as 'the face of Lagos,' which Gawat affirmed by replying, 'Yes correct. We are proud of him.' When another user asked about Davido with 'Ore oga nko?', Gawat responded, 'My Oga is proud of him,' seemingly referencing the governor's admiration for Wizkid.
This series of interactions did not sit well with Davido. The 'Unavailable' crooner directly quoted Gawat's post and advised him to move on, writing, 'Bro, it's been a year, let it go… why is it still doing you... grow up.' He followed up by citing an older tweet from Gawat to reiterate his point.
Wizkid's Fiery Response and Chart-Topping Triumph
After hours of online buzz surrounding the clash, Wizkid entered the fray. Taking to his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the 'Essence' hitmaker unleashed a torrent of harsh words aimed at his detractors. His post, filled with strong language and Pidgin English, taunted his opponents.
He mocked, 'Pvssyboys got enough da people in their crew to cry about! Add more tears, I think say all of una don de finish! Una still remain?' He also made a pointed reference to album competition, stating, 'Dem say album go swallow album dem Dey ground Dey smell now! Na our matter go Dey kill all of una one by one. Biggest.'
This outburst coincided with a major career milestone. Earlier in the week, Spotify unveiled its annual rankings, placing Wizkid at the top of Nigeria’s streaming list for the year. Following this, Apple Music also crowned him as its number one artist for 2025. Wizkid celebrated the Apple Music achievement by reposting the chart to his 18.4 million Instagram followers.
Mixed Reactions from Fans and Followers
The online community erupted with diverse opinions following Wizkid's posts. Some fans fiercely defended his right to clap back. User _brownsteph commented, 'He’s got every right to brag!!!!' while ibroo_khaleel noted the significant gap in achievements, implying his bragging rights were justified.
Others criticized his approach. salvation_dxb accused him of a repetitive script, saying, 'Once wizkid wan release project he will come online insult davido family and then play the victim.' User ultrafarmsng expressed discomfort, stating, 'I don’t know but using death as a clapback or dragging point looks somehow to me.'
Meanwhile, in a related family update, Wizkid's baby mama, Jada P, showed support for his first son, Boluwatife Balogun. She reposted the teenager's debut song, 'Champion Sound,' on her Instagram story, expressing immense pride in his musical step.
The episode highlights the intense, often personal rivalry that simmers within the upper echelons of Afrobeats, even as its stars achieve unprecedented global recognition. Wizkid's dual position—as a chart-topping international artist and a central figure in Nigerian pop culture drama—remains firmly intact as 2025 draws to a close.
