“I chose music over Juju” – Peruzzi trends over viral comments on Wizkid and Davido’s success

• Singer Peruzzi has sparked reactions online after he revealed that someone once introduced him to a babalawo who is allegedly linked to the success of Wizkid and Davido
• .The singer said he rejected the idea because he strongly believes in his songwriting talent, while Nigerians debated whether his comments indirectly accused the music stars of using spiritual help.

Nigerian singer Peruzzi has become a hot topic online after comments about his success in the music industry and the alleged spiritual influence behind his fame.

Speaking during a recent chat, the singer revealed that a friend once introduced him to a babalawo, claiming that the cleric worked for top Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Davido.

According to Peruzzi, he rejected the proposal because it went against his beliefs and personal values.

he said:

“I had a friend who once told me he knew a babalawa who did it for Wizkid and David but I refused because I wasn’t brought up like that and I strongly believe in my songwriting.”

The statement quickly sparked massive reactions online, with many Nigerians debating whether the singer was indirectly suggesting that Wizkid and Davido’s success was linked to spiritual practices.

Reacting to the comment, @Eze_Fhay wrote:

“This guy is indirectly implying that Wizzy and Davido did juju??”

Another user, @realidraphael, commented:

“So na babalawo dey run am for Davido and Wizkid? And here we thought they had talent.”

Others defended the two Afrobeats stars, insisting their success was based on hard work and talent rather than spiritual influence.

@Makuachukwu8 wrote:

“Wizkid and Davido have the talent to sing without babalawo doing anything for them.”

Some users also mocked the story, questioning why the alleged babalawo did not celebrate Peruzzi.

“You know babalawo and you’re not famous yet?” @okoyeprince6 reacted.

Meanwhile, another user, @PAtubobieniemi, pointed out that successful artists often face scrutiny despite their hard work and talent.

“The irony is that talent is always questioned more than effort in this industry.”