Caustic Tweet from Over a Decade Ago Exhumed
An old tweet recently emerged of artist Reekado Banks likening hitmaker Wizkid’s singing to “a faulty generator”, drawing scorn from devoted Wizkid supporters protective of their hero.
Prior Reaction to Reekado’s Protest Comment Remembered
Wizkid had rebuked Reekado in 2020 for releasing a collaboration amid massive EndSars demonstrations, which his defenders now cite amid the latest tension between artist camps.
Vintage Critique Stuns Loyal Fanbase
Finding such a dated critique stunned devotees given Wizkid’s vocal artistry even in his early days. To the faithful, any knocks on the renowned singer, even far in the past, constitute blatant “hating”.
Callouts Over Harsh Musical Appraisal
Commenters slammed the unearthed commentary as emblematic of Reekado’s perceived antagonism toward the iconic musician, tracing the perceived hostility even back to Wizkid’s emergence.
Allegiance to Wizkid Alongside Ongoing Critique
On the whole, current reactions show unwavering allegiance toward Wizkid paired with rejection of Reekado’s past musical censure. The recently discovered tweet merely inflamed preexisting tensions between their opposing fandoms.
