Nigerian singer and skit maker Nasboi has disclosed the backlash he received following his remarks about Wizkid.
Appearing as a guest on Cool FM, hosted by former Big Brother Naija contestant Tacha, Nasboi pondered that celebrities are often discouraged from expressing their opinions freely, contrasting it with the more relaxed discourse of everyday individuals on social media.
Reflecting on a previous podcast he appeared on where he criticized Wizkid’s characterization of Don Jazzy as an “influencer,” Nasboi shared the negative messages he received in response.
He expressed concern over the intensity of the reactions to his comments, noting a disturbing message suggesting harm to him akin to the fate of his late brother.
“It’s like, once you’re a celebrity, you do not have an opinion. But you, who is a normal guy on the street, you have an opinion. You can say you love Wizkid over Davido and that’s okay. And me, who is a celebrity, shouldn’t have the same privilege?”
“Because of what I said in my recent podcast interview. It was a simple question: Do you think Wizkid offended Don Jazzy with his statement? They asked me a direct question and I think yes. For calling him an influencer, I feel like the context wasn’t okay. I would feel bad. And because of what I said about Wizkid, somebody is in my DM saying I will die like my brother.”
In his earlier appearance on the Bad and Boujee podcast, Nasboi had expressed his disappointment with Wizkid’s behaviour towards Don Jazzy, asserting that while he was once a fan, he believed Wizkid’s conduct was unjustified.
