Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has revealed how his long-time crush on Nollywood icon Genevieve Nnaji came to an unexpected and heartbreaking end.
Speaking in a recent interview, the Grammy-winning singer confessed that he had admired Genevieve for years, keeping pictures of her and hoping to one day be with her. However, when he finally met the celebrated actress, her reaction left him shattered.
“I really had a huge crush on Genevieve. I had pictures of her all over, and I thought one day I’ll have her in my bed. But when I met her, she was like my aunty and she called me ‘SON.’ The crush just died,” Wizkid shared.
The Ojuelegba hitmaker admitted that the experience broke his heart so much that he cried for weeks. Having grown up watching Genevieve’s movies, he had developed strong admiration for her, only for reality to crush his dreams.
Wizkid’s revelation has since sparked reactions online, with fans amused by his candid confession. Many have praised Genevieve’s graceful handling of the situation, while others sympathized with the singer’s teenage heartbreak.
