Nigerian superstar Wizkid has revealed that his journey into music nearly caused a major fallout with his father long before fame changed his life.
Growing up, the singer faced constant pressure to focus on school instead of music.
His family believed education offered a more secure future, while spending time in studios looked like a risky distraction with little promise.
Wizkid, however, refused to walk away from his passion.
While trying to balance classes and music, he kept searching for performance opportunities and continued building his career quietly despite the tension at home.
The situation later took a surprising turn as his popularity started growing across Nigeria.
Friends and relatives began updating his parents about the crowds he was attracting and the growing attention around his name.
According to Wizkid, everything changed after his father heard he had performed in front of more than 40,000 fans at a concert. That moment forced his family to view his music career differently and marked the beginning of their support.
Today, the award winning singer sees the experience as part of the struggle that pushed him to become one of Africa’s biggest music stars.