“Pay Small Small” Goes Viral: Wizkid’s Innovative Installment Plan for Lagos G.O.A.T Concert Sparks Mixed Reactions – From Fan Cheers to Rival Jabs Amid Ticket Sales Buzz

 Global Afrobeats icon Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known worldwide as Wizkid, has ignited a firestorm of online discourse with his bold “pay small small” installment scheme for tickets to his highly anticipated “G.O.A.T: The Greatest of All Time Experience” concert on December 28, 2025, at Tafawa Balewa Square (TBS). The flexible payment option—allowing fans to spread the cost over time like a community savings “ajo”—has been hailed as a game-changer for accessibility but also drawn sharp mockery from rivals' supporters, turning the announcement into one of the week's hottest entertainment topics.

The concert, Wizkid’s first major headline show in Lagos in years, was teased on December 2, 2025, via his Instagram (@wizkidayo), where he simply posted: “Lagos!! See you soon!” Tickets went live immediately on www.futurefest.live, with prices ranging from ₦15,000 for Regular to ₦150,000 for VIP, and the “pay small small” plan offering up to three installments for qualifying purchases. This move comes amid speculation of slower-than-expected sales for the 50,000-capacity event, echoing past challenges like the partial cancellation of his 2023 North American tour due to low turnout. Wizkid, fresh off the November 22 release of his sixth studio album Morayo—which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s World Albums chart—aims to deliver an unforgettable homecoming, complete with hits like “Essence,” “One Dance,” and new cuts such as “Kese (Dance).”

Social media erupted within hours of the plan’s reveal, with reactions blending humor, support, and shade. Wizkid’s loyal Starboy FC praised the initiative as “genius” and “fan-first,” with one viral X post from @Ov_Philip racking up over 85 views: “Life comes at you so fast, few days Burna Boy fans ran pay small small agenda on Wizkid. Now, see. FC dey always laugh last.” Supporters like @enochjosiah57 quipped in response to Wizkid’s latest post (“Constant ❤️🦅”): “Them say you Dey do pay small small na true?”—garnering 61,000+ likes and 12,000 reposts. Gistreel reported the buzz as “loud, funny, and overwhelmingly supportive,” noting fans joking that it’s “like turning the concert into a community contribution system.”

However, not all feedback was glowing. Rival fanbases, particularly Burna Boy’s Outsiders, seized the opportunity for banter amid the Afrofusion king’s own U.S. tour hiccups—cancellations in Orlando and Atlanta due to illness and low sales, as confirmed by his team. Posts like @SOchui45936’s (“Will wizkid dey collect pay small small”) and @chidera452166’s (“He for do like wizkid. Pay small small 😂”) highlighted the irony, while @GChizi84919 took a harsher jab: “Na why Wizkid no fit tour🤣... fake streams .. multiple account, can't do that for u🤣 Mr pay small small 🤣🤣..no real fans.” Benny (@1BENNY7G), a music marketer, stirred the pot with: “Person wey dey get 100k likes for twitter dey run ads for lagos concert. wizkid fans just too useless. 😂”—prompting over 1,900 likes and accusations of “useless fanbase” from detractors like @TanimolaEnoch.

The discourse peaked on X, where #PaySmallSmall trended nationwide with over 500,000 mentions in 24 hours, blending memes of Wizkid as a “hustle king” with debates on artist accountability. Supporters defended it as innovative amid Nigeria’s economic squeeze—rising inflation hitting 34.2% in November 2025—while critics labeled it a “desperate” sign of declining draw. Music analyst BASITO (@itzbasito) noted the shift: “Burna Boy has cancelled another show... few days Burna Boy fans ran pay small small agenda on Wizkid,” underscoring the rapid role reversal.

Wizkid, 35, remains unfazed, teasing “surprises” for the show via stories and continuing to dominate streams—Morayo surpassing 100 million Spotify plays in its first week. The concert, produced by Future Fest, promises a spectacle with potential guest appearances from Drake, Tems, or Burna Boy collaborators, blending high-energy visuals, pyrotechnics, and a setlist spanning his 15-year career. Organizers report “strong early sales” via the installment plan, positioning it as a festive capstone to Lagos’ December entertainment calendar.

As reactions continue to flood timelines, Wizkid’s move reaffirms his cultural clout: Turning potential criticism into conversation, and affordability into anthems. Starboy FC chants: “Lagos no go pay one time—small small e go sweet!”