Famous Afrobeats singer,Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid opens up on how he feels when people underestimate his potential.
The ‘Joro’ hitmaker made this statement during a recent Instagram live interview when he was asked how he manages mounting pressures to prove himself in his music.
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According to Wizkid, the underestimation he receives from others is what drives him most to pursue his desires.
He said:
“I love it when people underestimate me, it fuels me more than anything else in the world.”
However, the superstar singer also mentioned in a previous interview from years ago that he enjoys proving himself to those who have reservations about his ability.
Wizkid state;
“Some of the tough lessons that have shaped me to be the entrepreneur I am today is never to take (no) for an answer. When I started, I was probably the youngest person making music in Nigeria. And everywhere I went, I was the youngest person in the room.
I learnt not to accept ‘no’ for an answer and that has helped shape me into the man I am now. When I think about anything, I go for it. Of course, I have mentors such as Mr Tony Elemelu (Big Daddy), and I think everybody knows that.
Some of the business tips I learnt is to be open-minded and I always keep my ears to the ground because one does not know where a good business idea could come from. I also try to take my time before I make decisions. I have learnt to be diligent with my work, thanks to the people I look up to.
On the issue of being under constant pressure to prove myself, I’ll say that it actually fuels me more than anything in the world because I love it when people underestimate me. I just show you that I can do it. There is not much story behind my success, other than the fact that I personally decided that I wanted to be excellent.
I made up my mind to be an amazing artiste. Secondly, I don’t joke with my craft. I try as much as possible to always elevate my music, sound and business. I guess if one stays amazing towards one’s work, the world would steadily gravitate towards one. It is just hard work and persistency that has helped my music.”