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He expressed, “Becoming a content creator/influencer wasn't a conscious decision. It just naturally happened. While I was engaged in music and observing online trends, Don Jazzy's influence was a catalyst.
Nigerian artist Oluwafemi Oladapo, known as Slimcase, has disclosed that the seasoned singer and music mogul, Don Jazzy, was his inspiration to switch from singing to content creation and influencing.
The creator of the 'Shaku Shaku' hit shared this insight during a recent interview with Naija FM in Lagos.
He expressed, “Becoming a content creator/influencer wasn't a conscious decision. It just naturally happened. While I was engaged in music and observing online trends, Don Jazzy's influence was a catalyst.
"I observed Don Jazzy's lifestyle transition from music to various ventures; his sustained relevance over time inspired me. This inspiration has been instrumental in maintaining my fanbase until the next hit song arrives.”
This revelation by Slimcase comes shortly after Wizkid faced online criticism for labeling Don Jazzy as an "influencer."
As DAILY POST recalls, Wizkid took a jab at Don Jazzy following his protege, rapper Ladipoe's ridicule of the Grammy-awarded singer's statement that 'hip hop is dead.'
On his X handle, Ladipoe commented, “Nigerian rappers who outlasted the 'hip hop is dead' era are now observing Afrobeat artists face their own challenges.”
When a fan brought this to Wizkid's attention, he responded with, “Lol, I'm not engaging with anyone signed to an influencer. Moving on.”
He also shared two tweets implying that his reference to Don Jazzy was indeed as an influencer.
The indirect dig by Wizkid at Don Jazzy elicited varied responses from the Nigerian online community, including notable figures like skit creators Mr Macaroni and Nasboi, as well as reality TV personalities Doyin and Tacha.
