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American rapper Wiz Khalifa has stirred up controversy after boldly declaring himself the new “Big Wiz,” a title that has long been associated with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

In a recent Instagram story, Wiz Khalifa wrote: “Call me Big Wiz from now on.” The statement immediately sent shockwaves across social media, sparking heated debates among fans of both artists.

Wizkid’s Long-Standing Claim to “Big Wiz”

For years, Wizkid (Ayodeji Balogun) has been affectionately referred to as “Big Wiz” by fans and within the global music scene. The nickname has become part of his brand identity, symbolizing his growth from “Starboy” into one of Africa’s most influential artists.

Khalifa’s unexpected announcement has therefore raised questions about whether the move was intended as a playful tribute, a publicity stunt, or a subtle challenge to Wizkid’s established identity.

Fans React Online

Social media platforms have been buzzing since the post surfaced. While some see Khalifa’s statement as harmless fun, many Wizkid FC loyalists criticized the rapper for “hijacking” a name that belongs to their idol.

Others, however, believe the declaration could open doors for a potential collaboration between the two stars, given their global influence.

What Next for Wizkid and Khalifa?

The development leaves fans eager to see how Wizkid will respond—whether by ignoring the claim, embracing it as a joke, or firmly asserting his long-standing ownership of the “Big Wiz” moniker.

As the debate intensifies, the music world watches closely for the next chapter in this unfolding identity clash between Wiz Khalifa and Wizkid.

PulaPower:
American rapper Wiz Khalifa has stirred up controversy after boldly declaring himself the new “Big Wiz,” a title that has long been associated with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

I think Wiz Khalifa has always been Big Wiz. It has always been his nick name on the street

CharlotteFlair:
I remember the first time wizkid showed up on TV, even much older ladies like me were crushing seriously for him.

bibiking7:



He is still dragging the name star boy with the weekend. We are still trying to sort that one. Now we have to fight for the name big wiz too. While trying to survive naija struggles. Issorite.

PROPHETmichael:
So as Wizkid dey sing ‘Holla at Your Boy’, aunty u dey hear am as ‘Call your mummy’.

No be juju be that?

CharlotteFlair:
I remember the first time wizkid showed up on TV, even much older ladies like me were crushing seriously for him.

SmartPolician:
That's the beauty of being a global superstar. If Wizkid was a regular Ojuelegba-struggling musician, the day he becomes popular, people will tell him to change his name because he's copying it from an American rapper. But because Wizkid is already big, the reverse is now the case.

Bouncingbabyboy:
See what black people are Occupied with??
Other race de run to Mars
See rubbish weh I de wake up to??

GloriousGbola:
you have to register your trademark everywhere

if you register as bigwiz in the uk - that does not stop someone in the us from using that name if you dont register there

first come first serve

see also - trade mark squatting

stuffs2002:
It doesnt work like that. The case of Pdiddy comes to mind