Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is facing significant criticism after decade-old social media posts resurfaced online. The controversial tweets from 2010 have sparked widespread discussion about celebrity behavior and accountability.
One since-deleted tweet read: “Damn!!!…dis girl is to00000000000 cuteeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!… bt she’s 14..crying…she looks 19!.crying”
Another tweet stated: “Show was funnn!!!!…..d cute 14 yr old babe was jst screaming..ahn ahn..plenty small girls jst dey shout..kai!!…lol.so girls like me?.lol”
A third controversial post said: “Dis girl is too cute…I go bone age o…kai!!…”
The 32-year-old singer, who was 19 when originally posting, quickly removed the tweets after they gained renewed attention online. The posts described a minor as “too cute” while commenting on her appearance.
Social media reactions reflect divided opinions on the matter. Some users argue that Wizkid was young and didn’t grasp the weight of his statements. Others maintain the comments were inappropriate regardless of his age. Many emphasize the concerning power dynamic between celebrities and minors.
This controversy emerges amid growing scrutiny of celebrities’ past online behavior. Similar backlash recently targeted Paystack co-founder Ezra Olubi. An old comment from Banky W, who headed Wizkid’s former label Empire Mates Entertainment, has also resurfaced.
Wizkid has not publicly addressed the deleted tweets or the ongoing criticism. The situation highlights ongoing discussions about accountability for past social media activity.
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