Shank Comics Snubs Sydney Talker’s Skit Idea With Wizkid, Fans React: “E Don Dey Feel Too Big Now”

• Shank sparked backlash after saying he’s no longer a skitmaker, following a missed chance to create content with Wizkid
• Sydney Talker expressed disappointment over his colleague's refusal to think like a content creator during his meeting with Wiz
• Fans are torn: Some praise Shank’s “growth mindset”, others drag him for “looking down” on skit-making

Nigerian streamer Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel, better known as Shank, has come under fire online following a statement he made in response to Sydney Talker, after failing to create a skit with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid during a recent meetup in the United States.

The drama started after Shank met Wizkid backstage during his performance at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

The moment sparked excitement among fans, but Sydney Talker was quick to express his disappointment that his colleague didn't use the rare opportunity to film a skit.

Sydney told him during a video call:

“Guy, I’m angry with you. You saw Wizkid and you couldn’t run a skit with him?”

But Shank’s shocking response took many by surprise.

He replied casually.

“No, now. I’m not a skitmaker anymore. I’m not thinking like that"

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Backlash as fans debate Shank’s comment

The statement, though brief, quickly stirred reactions online, with many accusing Shank of disrespecting the skit-making community and forgetting his roots.

Some fans argued that it was arrogant of him to say he no longer sees himself as a skitmaker, especially since the content creation space is what launched his career and earned him nationwide recognition.

Others, however, defended the skitmaker, saying he was simply evolving creatively and should be allowed to grow beyond skits.

See top reactions from netizens below:

@itsleeswhag stated:

“Sydney go dey somewhere dey overthink right now.”

@negoempire1 shared:

“Shank’s response is everything. It shows he knows what he’s doing and is moving forward.”

@Grimm_D_Sannin reacted:

“Shank never even reach anywhere. Bigger people are still doing skits. This mentality no pure.”

@PelumiMedia said:

“Honestly, I get am. If it were me too, I’d leave skits behind. You can’t do everything forever.”

@vin_kel_11 commented:

“I believe Sydney. If he had met Wizkid, he for don drop like 30-minute skit with behind-the-scenes.”

@BolaSzn shared:

“It’s giving ‘too proud’ energy. Skits made you, don’t act like it’s beneath you now.”

@KosiTalks wrote:

“Let’s not lie, that was a missed opportunity. Wizkid hardly shows up and Shank wasted it.”

Shank was thrilled at seeing Cole Palmer

Legit.ng earlier reported that Shank had the thrill of watching Chelsea star Cole Palmer play live for the first time during his trip abroad.

Shank, who had travelled to the US, decided to attend a football match at the stadium, and Palmer was among the players on the field during his visit.

Upon seeing the footballer, the skit maker, known for bringing Kai Cenat to Nigeria last year, went wild with excitement.

Source: Legit.ng