If Wizkid and Asake ever decided to start a podcast permanently, we can already tell how spicy and wholesome it will get. Their recent appearance on the Close Friends Only podcast paints that picture just fine.
The episode, which dropped two days ago and is now available on YouTube, offered fans a view of two of Afrobeats’ biggest stars speaking freely, joking, and accidentally opening serious conversations about music, fame, and artificial intelligence. All this comes just weeks before the expected release of their joint EP, REAL (Vol. 1).
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From ‘MMS’ to Mutual Respect
The conversation kicked off with their collaboration history, especially ‘MMS,’ the opening track from Asake’s August album Lungu Boy. Asake explained that P.Priime produced the song and came from a deeply emotional place, one he felt only Wizkid could fully understand.
Wizkid didn’t need convincing. He said he loved the record instantly, praising Asake’s sound and energy. Both artists agreed on one thing Nigerians already know: whenever they link up, the odds of a hit are extremely high. Between MMS and Bad Girl on Wizkid’s Morayo album, their chemistry feels less like strategy and more like destiny.
Then the AI Talk Took Over (As It Always Does)
Things took a futuristic turn when Wizkid shared a story about discovering a creative who makes cinematic visuals entirely with AI. Impressed, he did what any reasonable superstar would do: he slid into the creator’s DMs.
Wizkid made his stance clear. AI is exciting, powerful, and very much the future. But it shouldn’t replace human creativity. Instead, it should enhance it. Asake, never one to miss a joke, added that if AI could perform on stage for him while the money enters his account, he’s open to discussions.
Behind the humour, though, was a serious point. Wizkid believes artists should create first, then use AI as a tool to amplify their vision, not surrender to it.
Why Fans Are Divided
Clips from the podcast quickly made their way to X and Instagram, where reactions ranged from “this is genius” to “AI will steal our jobs.” The fear isn’t unfounded. In the last two years, AI-generated music has exploded globally. Some AI songs have charted on Billboard, and major labels like Sony, Warner, and Universal are already partnering with AI companies.
Nigeria isn’t exempt. When an AI version of Fave’s Intentions went viral earlier this year, she surprised everyone by re-recording the song with the AI choir instead of taking it down. Half the internet applauded her openness. The other half panicked on behalf of creatives everywhere.
So when Wizkid and Asake casually talk about AI, people listen and overthink.
Soft Life Wizkid Is Still a Thing
Beyond music and AI debates, Wizkid also shared that away from the spotlight, he considers himself “boring.” His daily routine includes waking up early, taking his kids to school, and minding his business like a responsible adult.
He listed his top priorities being his daughter Morayo, his music, and God. Fame, according to him, hasn’t changed the basics. Asake nodded along, clearly enjoying the moment where a global superstar sounded like your favourite quiet uncle.
So, Are They Wrong?
Not really. If anything, Wizkid and Asake are doing what artists have always done: adapt. They aren’t crowning AI king. They’re saying it’s here and pretending otherwise won’t make it disappear.
As the music industry continues to evolve, the real challenge won’t be stopping AI. It will be learning how to use it without losing control, creativity, or coins. Also, if anyone can spark that conversation casually while laughing and promoting a joint EP, it’s Big Wiz and Mr Money.
Clearly, it’s beginning to feel REAL (Vol. 1) even before a single track drops.
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