AFCON: Wizkid Poses Elegantly in Nigerian Flag-Coloured Background, Sends Sweet Message to Eagles

• Nigerian superstar Wizkid appreciated his country's national team ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON)
• In a heart-melting post, the musician was seen shirtless, facing a green-white-green background
• The Star Boy CEO's post lifted the hopes of many Nigerians despite not winning the AFCON championship

Nigerian singer Ayo Balogun, best known as Wikzid, has shown massive support and love for the country’s football team Super Eagles, ahead of the AFCON final.

While the football stars were gearing up for the tough pitch battle, the Ojulegba hitmaker shared an electrifying, refined-looking picture of himself.

Wizkid backed the camera in the viral photograph, facing the Nigerian flag-themed background shirtless.

He shared the picture in a now-deleted Instagram post and attached his signature emoji of a soaring eagle.

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A few minutes after the singer’s support went viral, the national team immediately scored against Ivory Coast’s Elephants, 1-0.

Legit.ng previously reported that Wizkid snubed a young man recently at popular Lagos nightclub

The viral clip showed Wizkid and his team entering a nightclub, where they were enthusiastically welcomed by the people around them.

The Made in Lagos hitmaker greeted an enthusiastic fan who could be heard cheering him on as he arrived and shared pleasantries with them.

Another man came forward to show his appreciation towards the singer, who went on to ignore him.

This came days after fans complained about Wizkid's dull look. Reacting, the Made in Lagos crooner revealed that he had been experiencing challenges since the death of his mother.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng recently reported that a list of African artists who have bagged the coveted Grammy Award since the 1960s was released by organisers ahead of the 66th Grammy Awards.

The list features prominent accomplishments in global music recognition, notably excluding Wizkid and Tems.

This surprised many of their fans, considering the two Nigerian stars once featured in songs that bagged prestigious awards.

Bukayo Saka ecstatic as he signs customised Arsenal Jersey for wizkid

British/Nigerian football star Bukayo Ayoyinka Temidayo Saka was spotted with Afrobeats star Wizkid following Arsenal's successful match against Liverpool.

It was reported that Arsenal scored a well-deserved 3-1 victory over Liverpool on Sunday, February 4, reigniting their Premier League title hopes. Bukayo Saka scored the first goal.

A heartwarming video captured a happy Saka signing a customised Arsenal jersey with the number 7 for the Made in Lagos singer.

Source: Legit.ng