Wizkid briefly engaged with his online audience by making a post on his Instagram story, which subsequently disrupted his tranquility, as numerous fans inundated him with inquiries regarding the anticipated release of his ‘Morayo’ album.
The proficient artist shared several screenshots depicting the messages he received from fans urging him for an update on the album’s release date.
Following the dissemination of the aforementioned screenshots, Wizkid proclaimed that the Morayo album would be unveiled at 1 PM today.
Wizkid has been teasing his fan base for quite some time, as he commenced the promotion of his album at the onset of the year.
This album was accompanied by a myriad of stipulations from Wizkid, as he provided a forewarning to his fans regarding what they should not anticipate.
It is pertinent to recall that earlier this year, Wizkid had articulated that fans should refrain from expecting the ‘Pakurumo Wizkid’ persona, given that his musical style has undergone significant transformation and evolution.
Additionally, he requested that he not be classified within the Afrobeats genre, asserting that he does not consider himself an Afrobeats artist.
This assertion regarding Afrobeats elicited a strong response from certain netizens, who proceeded to criticize Wizkid; however, he remained indifferent to their grievances.
Concerning the evolution of Wizkid‘s musical style, a discernible distinction has emerged between his previous sound and his current output.
There exists a marked contrast between Wizkid’s song ‘Don’t Dull’, released over a decade ago, and his more recent track ‘Essence’, featuring Tems.
Wizkid’s assertion about fans not anticipating the ‘Pakurumo Wizkid’ persona is fundamentally grounded in the reality that his musical expression has indeed transformed.
Despite the evolution of the singer’s sound, with fans expressing dissatisfaction regarding the transition from dancehall to more subdued musical styles, he continues to occupy a prominent position among artists with substantial fan bases in Nigeria and beyond.
Wizkid’s Morayo album is named in honor of his late mother, whom he lost several months prior, and he dedicated the album to her as a means of tribute.
