Nigerian Entertainment News: Seyi Shay Reflects on Wizkid’s Mentorship and Their Bond
Singer Seyi Shay has shared insights into her professional relationship and personal connection with Afrobeats icon Wizkid, highlighting the guidance and camaraderie they built through early joint ventures
In a recent chat on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the Irawo hitmaker opened up about the artistic synergy she experienced with Wizkid while working together on various musical pieces.
According to her, they teamed up on numerous tracks, including her single Crazy, which featured Wizkid, as well as another song by Wizkid where she appeared. She also lent her vocals as background support on a few of his other tunes.
“We worked on Crazy together—he was featured on it—and I was also featured on one of his songs. I even did some background vocals for a couple of his tracks back then. That’s how we grew close and became authentic friends,” she shared.
Speaking about her respect for his craft, Seyi Shay remarked, “I came to understand how incredibly intelligent and gifted he is. I once watched him record music while casually eating—it was unbelievable. I honestly don’t know where he draws that level of creativity from. It’s like magic. I naturally gravitate toward people with such extraordinary abilities. My spirit, my energy, everything aligns with individuals who possess such rare talent.”
Beyond their musical partnership, she emphasized that Wizkid also played the role of a mentor, frequently offering her valuable insights and advice about navigating the entertainment landscape.
“He used to advise me a lot and used to tell me how people behave in this industry,”
she added.
Seyi Shay’s reflections emphasized her deep respect for Wizkid’s creative genius, as well as the genuine friendship and mentorship that influenced her musical journey.
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