2022 Grammys: Reaction over Wizkid’s Loss

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Some Nigerians have taken over social media to react Wizkid not winning any Grammy award after having two nominations.

Wizkid, a singer and songwriter was nominated in the Best Global Music Album and Best Global Music Performances categories of which he lost both to Beninese singer and songwriter, Angelique Kidjo, and Pakistani composer, Arooj Aftab, respectively.

Nigerian artists nominated along with Wizkid are Burnaboy, Femi Kuti, Made Kuti, and Tems.

A user on Twitter @_theladymo said, “Wizkid Fc for life!!! Proud when we win, Loyal when we lose.”(sic)

While @danielregha said, “Wizkid lost an ordinary Grammy, Nigerians are pissed but same y’all couldn’t celebrate Davido’s feature in the 2022 FIFA WC soundtrack cos of hate; Jokers. That WC feature is bigger than winning Grammys but y’all don’t know cos chasing validation has clouded ur senses. No offence.”(sic)

Another user of the site, @drolufunmilayo opined, “Wizkid lost both Grammy awards. Arooj Aftab won the best global music performance. And evergreen music monster Angelique Kidjo won the best global music album. WizkidFC brace up and stay strong. There will be more years and awards. God bless @wizkidayo He remains a legend in the game.”(sic)

However, @its_joyce said, “Truth is no one is 💯 happy wizkid lost. But, the tears of FC and other stup*d celebrities that downplayed Davido’s win are what people are celebrating! We need to be happy for each other first before we can cry for each other.”(sic)

@brume said, “We have to protect Afrobeats and forget about the western validation these white men have always wanted what we have. They’ve always taken from us. We have the power to be the leading force. This new generation has to be different.”(sic)