Nigerian singer Banky W has shared the story behind Wizkid’s stage name in a recent video. Banky W, who signed Wizkid to his record label EME, described Wizkid as a “studio rat” who couldn’t afford studio time.
“Wizkid would spend entire days in studios, hoping to get 15-30 minutes of free recording time,” Banky W explained. “He’d work on hooks and melodies, ready to jump on the mic at any moment.”
The name “Wiz” comes from Wizkid’s incredible ability to create melodies and songs on the spot. “He’s one of the fastest songwriters I’ve ever met,” Banky W said.
Fans reacted positively, praising Wizkid’s humble beginnings and talent.
daddy_marvel: That’s true, back then, he used to hang out beside the canal at OJB studio in Gbaja Street, Surulere, waiting and hoping for studio sessions after Soubd Sultan n co. . Every hustler has a story and humble beginnings. RIP to OJB and Sound Sultan.
blxi001′: Them suppose put big wiz history for Netflix ❤️ man is a ⭐️.
iam_jaykrid: I can see that from the video behind the studio work with 2baba how dey recorded the song for that alcoh*l drink den.
stylebyranking: This is the more reason why we love him and he can’t go wrong came from nothing