The Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Wizkid, has recently become a trending topic of conversation after an unedited photo surfaced online, showing a more natural side of the popular musician. This image quickly sparked widespread interest and commentary across social media.
The unfiltered photo, shared on the Instagram account @blackxcellence, captures the 34-year-old singer with a noticeably darker complexion and visible wrinkles, revealing a side of Wizkid that many fans and followers are not accustomed to seeing. This unaltered image brought forward a wide array of reactions from fans and critics alike.
In the post, titled ‘a close-up of Wizkid’s face,’ social media users quickly flooded the comments with responses ranging from surprise and humor to constructive criticism. The unedited look prompted many to express their thoughts openly, sparking debate and fueling existing fan rivalries.
Instagram user @julian_baller took a lighthearted jab by commenting, “Davido never caught unfresh 😂,” implying that Davido, another top Nigerian artist, maintains a fresher appearance, indirectly suggesting that Wizkid's unfiltered photo may show signs of aging.
Some reactions were more critical, such as from @Mr.azeezofficial, who wrote, “This guy throwback better pass he recent, NA MAKE UP & EDITING DEY HELP AM NOW. Say no to drugz guys,” suggesting that Wizkid’s recent appearance might be attributed to editing or other factors, and even hinting at broader implications.
The rivalry between Wizkid and Davido fans was reignited with user @obaxperience1 stating, “See who him fans dey call Davido Osakpolor 😂😂. Sometimes I dey wonder wetin dey inspire Wizkid fans to insult Davido cos Wizkid no reach Davido in anyway for life.” Such comments indicate how the Wizkid vs. Davido debate remains an ongoing topic within the Nigerian music fan community.
Additional Reactions to Wizkid's Unedited Photo
Further reactions continued to pour in, as seen with @folatush01 who expressed support for Wizkid, stating, “Forget this picture if u have see wiz before u wll know fresh and young baba look leave this osapolo blog make dem dey hate u can’t use money buy the love FC have for wiz.” This comment reflects the strong loyalty that many Wizkid fans feel toward the singer, disregarding the appearance shown in the unedited photo.
Another user, @drino5376, humorously questioned, “Dem forget to edit this one ? 😂” while @temidayo_30bg remarked, “I never for once said this man isn’t cute but e don dey old for ff,” acknowledging Wizkid’s appeal while noting signs of aging.
Similarly, @kingzaram1 commented, “I been think sey na portable,” comparing Wizkid’s image to that of another Nigerian artist known for a less polished appearance.
Lastly, @Creza85 defended Wizkid, noting, “You won shame who God no shame 😂 no go through corners use the right caption,” a testament to the strong fanbase Wizkid continues to hold despite varying reactions to his unedited photo.