Nigerian superstar Wizkid, is making waves with a surprising announcement. In a recent Instagram story, Wizkid declared that his upcoming album will be a departure from his Afrobeats roots.

The Grammy-winning artist, who rose to fame with hits like “Ojuelegba,” revealed the album title, “Morayo,” while simultaneously distancing himself from the Afrobeats genre.

In a series of direct messages seemingly aimed at fans who associate him primarily with Afrobeats, Wizkid urged them to avoid the new album. He stated his preference for listeners who are open to a new artistic direction.

“If you like Afrobeats, don’t download my album,” Wizkid wrote. “I’m not a f*cking Afrobeats artiste. I am not Afro anything.”

This is a significant development for Wizkid, who has been a major figure in the global rise of Afrobeats. Whether “Morayo” reflects a permanent shift in his sound or a one-off experiment remains to be seen. Fans will undoubtedly be eager to hear the new direction Wizkid is taking with his music.