Famous American singer, songwriter, and dancer Chris Brown has opened up about his heartfelt appreciation for Nigerian music sensation Wizkid in a recent interview. Brown’s gratitude stems from Wizkid’s kind gesture in 2021, when he brought him on stage at London’s iconic O2 Arena for his first UK performance in 10 years.
In 2021, Wizkid made headlines by selling out the 20,000-capacity O2 Arena an impressive three times in less than 13 minutes. During one of these performances, Wizkid surprised the crowd by inviting Chris Brown to join him on stage. This marked Brown’s first UK performance since being banned from traveling to the country in 2010, following his guilty plea for assaulting then-girlfriend Rihanna in 2009.
As Brown took the stage, Wizkid introduced him to the audience, saying, “This is my f—ing brother for more than 10 years… This is my guy, the first guy to ever show me love internationally… Tonight, this is his first time performing in London in more than 10 years.” Wizkid’s warm words were met with thunderous applause, solidifying the special bond between the two artists.
In the recent interview, Brown expressed his deep gratitude to Wizkid, calling him “brother for life.” Brown revealed that Wizkid’s invitation marked his first performance in the UK in over a decade and praised Wizkid for covering all expenses. Brown was touched by Wizkid’s kindness and generosity, stating he will never forget this gesture.
The momentous performance at the O2 Arena has forged an unbreakable bond between Chris Brown and Wizkid. Their mutual respect and admiration have created a lasting friendship, transcending borders and genres. This heartwarming story showcases the power of music to unite and uplift artists across the globe.
In his words; “Wizkid invited me to my biggest stage in the UK in 10 years. I had been performing all around America and hadn’t gone to the UK for any show before. One day, Wiz called me and told me he was getting everything set for me to come to his 02 Arena concert. He paid for everything, and I was wowed. Wizkid is my brother for life.”
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