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Wizkid Appears to Shade Burna Boy, Asake as He Says Afro Nation Organisers ‘Saved the Best for Last’

Nigerian music star Wizkid has sparked fresh conversations online after declaring that Afro Nation organisers “saved the best for last” during his performance, amid ongoing comparisons with fellow Afrobeats stars Burna Boy and Asake.

The singer made the remark while addressing the crowd on stage, saying:

“Big Wiz is here. That’s why you save the best for the last, baby.”

The statement quickly went viral, with many fans interpreting it as a subtle response to social media debates over which Nigerian artist delivers the best live performances and the order in which performers appeared at the festival.

Further fueling the conversation, a WhatsApp screenshot shared online by X user @RotimyRudeBoi praised Wizkid’s performance in glowing terms.

The messages described the singer’s show as:

“WIZ 20/10.”

Another message highlighted the strengths of his performance, listing:

“SET LIST
VOCALS
PRODUCTION
MUSICALITY.”

The conversation concluded with another emphatic message:

“NO ONE CAN REPLACE WIZ.”

The verified chats have since gone viral, with many fans citing them as further recognition of Wizkid’s performance at the international music festival.

In other news…. A roadside corn seller has sparked widespread reactions on social media after claiming she earns ₦2.5 million every month from selling roasted corn.

The claim was made during an interview with a TikTok content creator and later shared on Instagram, where the video quickly went viral.

In the clip, the elderly woman spoke positively about her business while roasting corn. When asked about her monthly earnings, she confidently responded:

“Per month, I make like ₦2.5 million.”

Her response left the interviewer visibly surprised and has since generated debate online, with many questioning whether the figure is realistic for a roadside roasted corn business.

While some social media users expressed admiration for her entrepreneurial spirit, others doubted the amount she claimed to earn, suggesting there may have been a misunderstanding.

Reactions

Kayboy:
“Maybe na ghost the woman dey sell her corn to ooh & don’t worry prodigal son are coming to kidnap you as you already bring yourself out.”

Denis Divine:
“You should please tell us what else she sells aside the corn.”

Olanike:
“If she makes ₦2.5m, how come the mama no upgrade to modernized corn seller? One person fit sell ₦2.5m corn in a month. Maybe the maths na from somewhere else be that.”