A video purportedly showing Wizkid’s father taking a stroll has gone viral, igniting mixed reactions across social media. The clip features an elderly man walking with a cane in what many users described as an unkempt environment, leading to a divide in opinions among netizens.
Some users mocked the elderly man, claiming it was Wizkid’s father, while drawing comparisons to Davido’s father. Others, however, expressed concern over the invasion of privacy, criticizing the recording of an elderly person without consent.
User @dr_adanma_adanma remarked, “So he can’t take a walk in his hood again? You all lack respect tbh,” highlighting the lack of consideration for the man’s dignity. @only1phanie added, “Some of you have lost it tbh… People should leave their old lives because his son is Wiz? Most of our parents wouldn’t agree to leave their familiar surroundings, no matter the fame.”
In defense of the elderly man, @ebuzztv emphasized the health benefits of walking, stating, “You guys don’t know old people need to walk more to stay healthy and for longevity. In fact, everyone needs to walk between 7,000 to 10,000 steps a day.”
Contrarily, some users found humor in the situation. @ivy.victor_ quipped, “Una popsy father dey trek who goes that man?!” while @carphy_flinks added a lighthearted note, “Make them pause life I won rest small.”
User @bigykc questioned the validity of the claims surrounding the video, stating, “Person face nor show, only back view, and the person who made the video tagged it as Wiz’s dad, the rest of you ran with the propaganda. Of what use is your sense then?”
The reactions to the video illustrate the complex interplay between celebrity culture, personal privacy, and community expectations, as netizens continue to debate the appropriateness of public scrutiny on the lives of family members of famous individuals.
