Wale Opens Up About Hosting Wizkid and Collaborating on Hits
Nigerian-American rapper Wale has shed light on his early support for Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, revealing how he contributed to the singer’s rise on the international stage.
The rapper recounted hosting Wizkid in Beverly Hills, California, where the two spent a summer collaborating on music.
Their partnership included creating tracks such as “Drop for Me.”
That is my boy. I once accommodated him at Beverly Hills for a whole summer. We were just writing music. We made a lot of songs together like “Drop for me.”
Wale also played a key role in some of Wizkid’s career milestones, including facilitating his attendance at the singer’s first BET Awards show.
Their friendship has reportedly lasted nearly a decade, demonstrating both professional and personal support.
Me and Wizkid have been cool for almost 10 years now. I remember taking him to his first BET Awards show.
Beyond the hits and headlines, Wale’s support shows the importance of networking and strategic guidance in building an artiste’s international profile.
