Singer Seyi Shay has opened up about her close working relationship with Afrobeats sensation Wizkid, shedding light on the mentorship and friendship that developed through their early collaborations.
During her appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, the “Irawo” crooner spoke about the creative bond they shared while working together on several projects.
She revealed that they had collaborated on multiple songs, including her track Crazy and one of Wizkid’s, while she also contributed backing vocals to a few of his other records.
“I did Crazy with Wizkid. I featured him on the song and he featured me on one of his songs. I also did backing vocals for a couple of his other songs then. We became genuine friends,” she recalled.
Speaking on her admiration for his artistry, Seyi Shay said, “I realised that he is actually so smart and so talented. I have actually seen him record while eating, and that was mad to me. I don’t know where he gets his inspiration from. He is like a magician, and I am heavily attracted to people with such levels of talent. My spirit, my soul, everything resonates with people that are inhumanly talented.”
She also mentioned that beyond music, Wizkid was supportive and often gave her helpful advice about the entertainment industry.
“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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“I’ve actually seen Wizkid record while eaten. He’s the greatest of all time and a magician. Wizkid told me a lot about the industry, I wish I listened to him.”
-Seyi Shay pic.twitter.com/KoUnnrEu3V
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