Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Wizkid has revealed that his craving for Nigerian food made life in the United States more difficult than many people expected.
The award-winning singer shared the experience during a recent interview, explaining that although he spent two years living in the US, he never truly adjusted to the local cuisine because he preferred meals from home.
According to Wizkid, finding Nigerian food was not always easy, and when he eventually did, it came at a high cost.
Wizkid Opens Up About His Love for Nigerian Meals
Speaking during the interview, the singer said he often became bored because he could not enjoy Nigerian dishes as frequently as he wanted.
He disclosed that he spent between $300 and $400 every single day over the two-year period just to satisfy his craving for Nigerian food.
“I only eat Nigerian food everywhere I go. I got bored staying in the USA for 2 years because I wasn’t getting Nigerian food as much as I wanted.”
The singer’s revelation has sparked conversations among fans, many of whom praised him for staying connected to his roots despite his international success.
“You Can Take the Boy Out of the Ghetto”
Despite enjoying global fame, luxury fashion, and sold-out concerts around the world, Wizkid insisted that his personal preferences have remained unchanged.
Describing himself as “a local boy,” he said his love for Nigerian culture and food outweighs any attraction to expensive designer brands.
“I used to spend $300 to $400 every single day for 2 years in the US just to have a taste of Nigerian food. I’m a local boy o. Forget all this Louis Vuitton Gucci stuff. I love what I love you know. You can take the boy out of the ghetto but you cannot take the ghetto out of the boy.”
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The comments have since attracted attention across social media, with many Nigerians relating to the singer’s attachment to local meals even while living abroad.
Others described his experience as proof that food remains one of the strongest connections people have to their culture and identity.
The interview has continued to generate reactions online as fans applaud Wizkid for proudly embracing his Nigerian roots regardless of where he finds himself in the world.
