Wizkid got $200k for one show, another artiste $80k for three-Nedu

Published date17 January 2023
Publication titleNigeria - The Nation

OAP-cum-comedian, Chinedu Emmanuel popularly aka Nedu has stated there really exist a great disparity in the amount paid to artistes for shows.

He explained a couple of years ago, Wizkid and another artiste, whose name he intentionally withheld, were paid differing amounts for shows.

According to him, while Big Wiz received $200,000 for just one show, the other artiste got only $80,000 for three shows.

He also claimed the 'Essence' crooner vehemently refused to show up to perform for a gig because the organisers were offering lesser than his demand.

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The broadcaster stated these while they discussed issues, including 'if the entertainment really pays like that or there's more to it' on 'The Honest Bunch'...

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