Alaye Piper, a childhood friend and former close associate of Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, has issued a public apology to the singer for the hurt he caused their friendship. In an emotional message shared online, Piper expressed regret for his past actions, stating that personal reflection led him to seek forgiveness.
Piper Takes Full Responsibility
In his apology, Piper wrote: "I've been reflecting a lot lately, and I felt it was important to apologise for how I wronged you. I take full responsibility for my actions and the hurt I caused. You were always a great friend to me—kind, supportive, and genuinely good." He added that he misses Wizkid but does not expect reconciliation.
Fallout Traced to 2017 Incident
The apology has revived memories of their fallout in 2017, when Piper seemingly threw shade at Wizkid while pledging loyalty to Davido, whom many consider Wizkid's rival. This move was seen as a betrayal by Wizkid's fanbase, known as Wizkid FC.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
Reactions to Piper's apology have been mixed. Some Wizkid FC members accused him of betrayal, while others noted Wizkid's preference for handling personal matters privately and predicted he would not respond publicly. Comments included: "Apology accepted, access denied" and "Na hunger dey worry am - never trust the loyalty of a hungry man." One fan wrote: "I trust my idol, forgive but don't involve him in ur circle again never e fit still b set up..." Another said: "Davido has always tried to turn anyone that loves wizkid against him, this is scary asf."
Context of Rivalry
This development comes amid ongoing rivalry between Wizkid and Davido. Recently, Davido announced his sixth studio album, titled Oriadé, set for release on July 31, days after Wizkid hinted at a new album. Wizkid FC accused Davido of copying their favourite, further fueling tensions.
