Former President of Nigeria, Goodluck Jonathan has reacted to the news of Wizkid winning an award at yesterday’s 2017 MOBO Awards.

He congratulated him for winning from a category where he was the underdog.

His Facebook post:

”When Nigeria does well, I cannot help but feel well. My happiness is tied to the happiness of Nigeria and when Nigerians break records and take the name of Nigeria to greater heights it exhilarates me. Thank you Wizkid for raising Nigeria’s flag high for the positive, not the negative. Your emergence as the Best International Act at the #MOBOAwards is a proud moment for Nigeria. And the fact that you emerged over JAY-Z and Drake makes it even more celebratory. WELL DONE. GEJ.”