Lagos: Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Wizkid, has reflected on his departure from his former record label owned by singer and music producer, Banky W. Speaking in an interview on Capital Xtra shared on X on June 9, 2026, Wizkid revealed that he left Banky W’s label with no money despite the success he had achieved at the time.
According to Ghana Web, the award-winning singer believed in his potential and felt it was the right time to take the next step in his career. He added that although Banky W played a significant role in shaping his journey, he knew he could not remain under the label forever if he wanted to grow independently.
“I left the label, and it’s so crazy because nobody really knows that story. I literally had to leave with zero naira. And I was Wizkid, but I just felt like I couldn’t keep doing this,” he said. Wizkid expressed gratitude for the time he spent with Banky W but acknowledged that there comes a time in an artist’s career when they need to progress and move forward.
Wizkid further reflected on how confident he was after leaving the label, revealing that he strongly believed the project he released afterwards would open bigger opportunities for him globally. “I released that album, I kept telling my boys that I was going to tour the world with this one. I was hopeful and thankful to God. Everything just kept happening. It’s God’s blessings,” he added.