The world of social media was recently abuzz when an unedited photo of Afrobeats superstar Wizkid made its rounds online.
The image, which was shared by the Instagram account @blackxcellence, caught fans and followers off guard, showing the 34-year-old singer with a noticeably darker complexion and visible wrinkles on his face.
Labelled simply as ‘a close-up of Wizkid’s face,’ the photo quickly went viral, eliciting a plethora of reactions.
Some fans expressed their surprise at the unfiltered look of the star, while others found humour in the situation.
Some offered criticism, suggesting that the image did not align with the polished and youthful persona typically associated with Wizkid.
The post has ignited discussions about the pressures of maintaining a certain image in the public eye and the reality of ageing, even for celebrities.
While some saw the photo as a refreshingly honest glimpse into Wizkid’s real appearance, others questioned the intent behind sharing such a candid shot.
This incident highlights the complex dynamics of celebrity culture, where public figures are often scrutinized under an unrelenting spotlight.
See reactions;
@julian_baller took a comparative jab, saying, “Davido never caught unfresh 😂,” suggesting that Wizkid’s perceived ageing makes Davido appear more youthful.
@Mr.azeezofficial commented, “This guy throwback better pass he recent, NA MAKE UP & EDITING DEY HELP AM NOW. Say no to drugz guys.”
@obaxperience1 added, “See who him fans dey call Davido Osakpolor 😂😂. Sometimes I dey wonder wetin dey inspire Wizkid fans to insult Davido cos Wizkid no reach Davido in anyway for life.”
folatush01 wrote: “Forget this picture if u have see wiz before u wll know fresh and young baba look leave this osapolo blog make dem dey hate u can’t use money buy the love FC have for wiz.”
drino5376 penned: “Dem forget to edit this one ? 😂”
temidayo_30bg stated: “I never for once said this man isn’t cute but e don dey old for ff.”
kingzaram1 reacted: “I been think sey na portable.”
Creza85 noted: “You won shame who God no shame 😂 no go through corners use the right caption.”
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