In a groundbreaking announcement, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is poised to make history as the first African musician to venture into the world of luxury jewelry.
The Grammy award-winning Nigerian Afrobeats artist revealed this exciting news during his appearance on the latest episode of the Afrobeats audiovisual podcast, hosted by Shopsydoo Adesope.
During the podcast, Wizkid proudly disclosed that his recently acquired multimillion naira diamond neckpiece is the first of six pieces his jewelry line would be making this year.
Expressing his creative vision, Wizkid revealed that he personally designed the stunning neckpiece, emphasizing that it signifies the initial step toward establishing his exclusive jewelry brand.
Beaming with enthusiasm, Wizkid expressed, βThis [the neckpiece] is actually the first piece that I designed myself. This is the first of six pieces that Iβm making this year. And yeah, the start of my jewelry line. So, itβs about to be some exciting stuff going on.β
Watch him speak below:
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By delving into the world of luxury jewelry, Wizkid now joins the ranks of esteemed American superstars Rihanna and Pharell Williams, who have successfully established their own jewelry lines.
This significant milestone underscores Wizkid’s dedication to expanding his creative horizons and further solidifies his status as a trailblazer within the music industry.
As fans eagerly await the unveiling of Wizkid’s jewelry line, it is clear that this endeavor will serve as a testament to his exceptional talent and impeccable taste.
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