Exciting news for fans of Nigerian music superstars Wande Coal and Wizkid! It seems like we might be in for another epic collaboration between the two talented artists before the end of 2023. After the massive success of their previous joint effort, “Ebelebe,” which was part of Wande Coal’s project, “Legend Or No Legend,” the…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian musician, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, reportedly threw his expensive ring while trying to fling his jacket to the crowd at his sold-out show at Tottenham Stadium in London, UK, on Saturday night. According to popular British-Nigerian podcaster, Adesope Olajide, the ring is worth £100,000 (about N85 million). The podcaster expressed regret for…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has achieved a historic milestone as the first African musician to receive the prestigious BRIT Billion award for garnering over 1 billion streams in the United Kingdom (UK). The Starboy boss was honoured with the esteemed award during a momentous occasion following his electrifying sold-out…
In a momentous stride for Nigerian music, global superstar and multi-platinum-selling artist Wizkid achieved a remarkable feat by selling out the iconic Tottenham Stadium during a historic show. On July 29, 2023, an astounding crowd of over 60,000 enthusiastic fans gathered to witness the Grammy-winning artist’s first-ever stadium headline performance in the United Kingdom. The…
Wande Coal was one of the most talked about guest artists at Wizkid’s More Love Less Ego concert at Tottenham Hotspur stadium following his epic performance at the event. Talented singer Wande Coal captured the attention of many with his unforgettable performance of some of his greatest hits as one of the guest artists at…
Veteran Nigerian producer and music executive, Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, recently shared the reasons behind his decision not to sign afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Davido to his former record label, Mo’hits. During an interview on the Leaderboard podcast hosted by Fisayo Fosudo, the Mavin Records founder explained that he couldn’t sign…
Reactions have trailed Wizkid’s absence on the list of nominees ahead of the 16th edition of the Headies Awards set to take place in 2023. The Headies Awards organizers recently announced the nominees, which triggered mixed reactions. Many people were surprised that Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, a Grammy award-winning singer, was not included…
Nigerian superstar Wizkid took center stage at Europe’s biggest Hip Hop festival, Openair Frauenfeld 2023, captivating the fans with his showmanship. The final day of Openair Frauenfeld 2023 in Zurich, Switzerland, was a massive success, thanks to the headlining performance of Grammy award-winning Nigerian artist, Wizkid. The crowd was ecstatic as they eagerly awaited the…
The Starboy Wizkid stole the night again at the Rolling Loud Festival 2023, held in Munich, Germany, on Friday, July 7, 2023. As the headliner for the first day of the three-day festival, which kicked off on Friday, July 7, 2023, Wizkid wowed the audience with some of his greatest hits. From Azonto to One…
Wizkid and Tems took to the stage for the first time in 2023, and the audience could not hide their excitement at the duo. The Essence Festival 2023 in the US was an unforgettable event that brought together some of the best artists in the music industry. Among them were the iconic duo, Wizkid and…
Nigerian record production duo, Uzezi Oniko and Okiemute Oniko, known collectively as Legendury Beatz, snagged the Top R&B/Hip-Hop & Rap Song of the Year at the 2023 ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Music Awards for co-writing ‘Essence,’ the global hit by Wizkid featuring Tems. The award was organised by the American Society of Composers, Authors, and…
Fans should expect another massive collaboration from Wizkid and DJ Spinall as a release date, as well as the project’s title, has been confirmed. DJ Spinall and Wizkid have indeed proven to be a winning combination when it comes to music collaborations. From their previous hits like Nowo to Dis Love, their joint efforts have…
Rema’s growth has continued to develop rapidly as the singer has now tied with Wizkid as the only Nigerian artists to do this in the US chart. Aside from breaking the record of the highest peak position with a Nigerian song, Rema has now tied with Grammy award-winning singer and performer, Wizkid as the only…
Nigerian music star Wizkid has opened up on his favourite football club following numerous questions about the singer’s thoughts on football. Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has opened up on the football club he supports in a recent interview ahead of his historic Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The singer…
Grammy award-winning Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, on Friday night made history as the first African musician to headline the United Kingdom, UK’s biggest music festival, Glastonbury. The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner headlined the “Other Side Stage” of the festival which was held in Somerset, England. The festival had over 210,000 attendees. Wizkid performed a…
With Wizkid set to rewrite history with an iconic Tottenham Hotspur stadium concert in London, the biggest bird has made his first appearance at the stadium. London would be buzzing in July 2023 as Wizkid would be taking over the 80,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for his ‘More Love Less Ego’ concert. The biggest bird made…
Bill Gates, who is currently in Nigeria, opened up on the popularity of Nigerian music while sharing his thoughts on Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy. Billionaire and founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, who is currently in Nigeria following the inauguration of the president of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, shared his thoughts on what he…
The Recording Academy, organisers of Grammy Awards, has come under heavy criticism on social media for referring to Nigerian afrobeat superstar, Wizkid as an “up-and-coming artist.” The American award organisers had written Wizkid’s name under a post that read: “Who is an up-and-coming Black artist everyone should have on their radar?” shared via their Instastory….
Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, Wizkid, has picked a favourite between the two greatest active footballers, Christiano Rolando and Lionel Messi. In a chat with Red Radio, Wizkid was asked to choose between Messi and Ronaldo and after dilly-dallying, he eventually picked Ronaldo. He said, “I don’t watch football [laughs]. Ronaldo, I guess.” Asked who he…
The Starboy Frontline Act, who recently hinted at incoming new music, might have cleansed his Instagram page for that course. Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has got the fans talking after he unfollowed everyone on Instagram except one. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter is known for his mysterious celebrity personality,…
In a recent interview, Arsenal and England football star, Leah Williamson has opened up on her most preferred Wizkid song. Arsenal and England football captain made this known in a recent interview during the training session with her national side she she revealed Wizkid’s song off the singer’s Grammy award-nominated album Made in Lagos as…
The award-winning Afrobeat superstar got a standard studio built for him by his dad as part of a deal for him to stay in school. Heavyweight Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed why popular Nigerian celebrities used to come to his studio even while he was still a student. The DMW…
The nominations for the BET Awards 2023 have been unveiled, and Nigerian music icons Burna Boy, Wizkid, Tems, Ayra Starr, and Asake have secured spots in various categories. Scheduled for June 25, 2023, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, California, the BET Awards recognizes excellence in black entertainment. This year’s nominees represent a global…
Popular singer, Iyanya Onoyom Mbuk, better known as Iyanya, has reckoned that he deserves to be placed on the same pedestal with afrobeats heavyweights, Wizkid, Davido and Olamide. The ‘Kukere’ crooner affirmed the sentiment of a fan who tweeted, “When we mention the Old cats like Olamide, Davido and Wizkid, Iyanya should be mentioned too….
Mavin Records performing act Ayra Starr and Nigerian Afro-fusion star Omah Lay have been confirmed on the deluxe soundtrack of the much talked about movie, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse”. The Nigerian music stars join their counterpart and global music star Wizkid on the star studded cast of the soundtrack. The soundtrack of the project as…
Wizkid would join some of the biggest names in the music industry that would be releasing the soundtrack for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse movie. The starboy Wizkid has been named as one of the artists that would be featured alongside Metro Boomin on the Marvel animation, Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse movie. The Grammy award-winning…
Multiple award-winning superstars, Wizkid, Burna Boy and Tiwa Savage all reacted to the Lagos-based chef, Hilda Baci’s attempt to break the existing longest cooking marathon record shortly before she went ahead to break the record and set a new one. Wizkid was part of the viewers on Hilda’s Instagram live session during the cook-a-thon where…
Heavyweight Nigerian singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has opened up about talks of releasing a joint album with his Nigerian counterpart Wizkid. Davido, who is currently the talk of the town after he released his highly anticipated studio album ‘Timeless” after taking a break from the music scene, has reconfirmed that he will…
The sensational disc jockey is set to drop a collaboration with the Afrobeats star. Nigerian ace disc jockey, Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, is set to drop a new song with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. The American-based DJ who has served as Wizkid’s official DJ for the past five years is known for…
Music legend Alicia Keys has responded to questions on the possibility of her collaborating with Wizkid. Grammy award-winning legend Alicia Keys has reacted to questions from fans on if the singer would possibly collaborate with Afrobeats superstar Wizkid. Alicia Keys revealed that a collaboration with Wiz is something that would definitely happen. The fan had…
The Canadian superstar revealed how the Diamond certification smash tune came to life.Canadian heavyweight rapper, singer, songwriter, and performer, Aubrey Drake Graham, popularly known as Drake, has opened up on how his collaboration with Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, came to existence. The OVO frontline act and owner featured Wizkid and British songstress Kyla Reid on…
Nigerian music producer and singer, Rexxie has dropped the official video for the remix of his single “Abracadabra” featuring Naira Marley, Skiibii and Wizkid. The colorful visuals was directed by Director Pink. Watch:
Nigerian singer-songwriter Tems and Afrobeats superstar Wizkid bagged wins at the recently concluded 2023 edition of the iHeartRadio Music Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. iHeart Media and Fox Entertainment announced the winners for the 2023 iHeart Music Awards, with Tems receiving the Hip-Hop Song of the Year award for her collaborative…
The Afrobeats Superstar will be dropping another visual off his ‘More Love, Less Ego’ Album in March. Nigerian global superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has teased an upcoming visual for his soothing Afro-fusion tune ‘Money & Love’ The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter who recently dropped the lyric video for his soothing tune ‘Flower pads’ has…
Singer, Wizkid has opened up on his next project to fans following the successful release of the visualizer for ‘Flower Pads.’ Fans might just be getting the best from Wizkid in 2023 as the grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer opened up on his next plans for the new year following the successful release of…
The singer won’t be hitting the road for the international tour until fall 2023. Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Wizkid, has given an update on his ‘More Love, Less Ego’ world tour. The Grammy-winning singer, who recently announced that he would be embarking on a joint tour with colleague Davido, was meant to kick…
American soul singer and songwriter, Don Toliver, has linked up with Nigerian Afrobeat superstar, Wizkid for a new single titled “Slow Motion.” “Slow Motion” is off the singer’s latest “Love Sick” album. “Slow Motion” was produced by BRYVN, James Blake and Sevn Thomas. Stream here.
The starboy himself, Wizkid, has shared pictures of his 4th son with his manager and mother of Zion Jada P. The Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Ayodeji Balogun, who is popularly known as Wizkid, took to his social media platform (Instagram story) on Sunday, the 19th of February 2023, to share lovely and cute…
Controversial singer and performer Portable who is also known as Zazzuu has made a special request to multiple award-winning singers and performers Wizkid and Davido in a recent interview with media personality Timi Agbaje. Portable requested that the 30 BG boss and Big Wiz should offer him assistance in going farther in his music career….
Popular entertainer and influencer Poco Lee has shared a never heard before song from the starboy himself, Wizkid. With so much buzz still surrounding the fifth studio album of the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter and performer Ayodeji Balogun who is popularly known as Wizkid, titled ‘More Love Less Ego’ nothing prepared fans for a snippet…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has reacted to his recent sold-out news for his upcoming Tottenham Stadium concert. On July 29th, 2023, the Grammy-winning act will kick off his 2023 tour with a headline performance at the 62,850-capacity Tottenham Stadium. Barely 24 hours after rolling out the pre-sale…
Following the official confirmation of a performance date, English premier league side Tottenham Hotspur, the home of top football stars like Harry Kane and Son Heung-min, have taken to social media to react to the announcement of Wizkid performing at their over 60,000 capacity stadium in England. Wizkid confirmed that he would be performing at…
Afrobeat star Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid, got the internet buzzing on Wednesday when he announced a long-awaited collaboration with his colleague Davido. The 32-year-old music star dropped the big news on his Instagram stories. He wrote, “After my MLLE tour !! Davido and I are going on tour! Save your coins! I no…
Afrobeat frontrunners Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid emerged the biggest winners at the 2022 installment of the Africa Union’s All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) on a night Africa’s brightest stars failed to make an appearance. The trio received their prizes in absentia, leaving fans in host city Dakar, Senegal disappointed. While the self-professed African Giant…
Every year comes with controversies and the Nigerian entertainment industry never seems to disappoint in that aspect. In 2022, some Nigerian celebrities made the news for a series of controversial moments, ranging from marital issues to industry fights, and provoking comments. Here are some controversial celebrities who made the headlines in 2022: PortablePopular street-pop artiste,…
Internationally recognized singer, Wizkid Balogun, announces free show performance while clarifying his statement about having a final show in Lagos in 2022. It would be recalled that the singer once made the announcement that his December show in Lagos would be his last. During his concert on Christmas Eve, Wizkid eased the tension in the…
Nigerian elite rapper Vector, has reacted to the conversation going around that he is dropping a diss song for Wizkid. Recall that Afrobeats superstar Wizkid, in a recent interview with a British magazine, made it known that he doesn’t listen to rap anymore because he believes the genre is boring and dead, a statement that…
Nigeria rapper Zilla Oak has delivered a new track he calls ‘Rap Is Dead’ which is a response to Wizkid’s comments regarding Hip Hop and Nigerian rappers. In an interview with 10 Magazine UK, Wizkid commented that Hip Hop is dead and he’s bored of the similarity in beat and delivery. The comment drew a…
Popular Nigerian singer and songwriter, Ycee has slammed Afrobeats Superstar Wizkid for his recent comment on Rap music. In his latest interview with a British magazine, Wizkid made it known that he doesn’t listen to rap anymore because he believes the genre is boring and dead, a statement that has gotten a lot of reactions,…
Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer, Wizkid, has hinted that he will be headlining a show at an iconic stadium in the United Kingdom. The Afrobeats superstar, who recently held a sold-out headline concert at the 20,000-capacity Accor Arena in Paris, France, and followed-up with another sold-out concert at New York’s largest indoor arena, Madison…
