in february 2013, wizkid tweeted a subliminal message and tweaked his twitter account. he also moved out of the e.m.e mansion in lagos and acquired his own home in the lekki phase 1 area. prior to wizkid's subliminal tweets, banky w pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. furthermore, it was reported that troubles within e.m.e started as early as the e.m.e all stars concert in 2012. it was also reported that money was at the centre of the controversy. on 30 april 2013, "nigerian entertainment today" reported that wizkid and e.m.e reunited after contract negotiations. wizkid departed e.m.e following the release of his second studio album and expiration of his 5-year contract. in a video interview with capital xtra in october 2019, wizkid said he left e.m.e without any money.