A heated online exchange between Grammy-winning singer Wizkid and Seun Kuti, son of late Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo Kuti, has divided Nigerian celebrities and sparked a wider debate over legacy, influence, and greatness in Nigerian music. The dispute began about a week ago after Seun Kuti called out Wizkid’s fanbase, popularly known as Wizkid FC, …
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has made history as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Spotify. The milestone reflects his cumulative streams across all credits on the global platform. Wizkid’s collaboration with Canadian superstar Drake and British singer Tyla is his most-streamed song, nearing 4 billion streams. READ …
Nigerian-American rapper Wale has shared insights into his long-standing relationship with Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid, revealing the role he played in introducing the singer to international audiences. During a livestream with comedian and musician Carter Efe, Wale described Wizkid as his “boy” and recalled hosting him in Beverly Hills, California, for an entire summer. “I …
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has described his everyday life as simple and routine, saying fame has not altered his role as a hands-on parent. Speaking on a recent episode of the Close Friends Only Speed Round alongside fellow artiste Asake, the global music star said many people overestimate how glamorous …
Nigeria’s music industry has long been a force to reckon with on the global stage, blending Afrobeat, R&B, hip-hop, and soul into sounds that resonate far beyond the country’s borders. Today, the world is taking notice, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Grammys, the music world’s most prestigious awards. In recent years, …
Boluwatife Balogun, 14-year-old son of Nigerian music superstar Wizkid, has stirred excitement online after sharing a clip that hints at his debut single. The young talent, already showing signs of musical confidence, may be preparing to follow in his father’s famous footsteps. In a short Instagram video titled “Champion’s Arrival,” Boluwatife was seen recording in …
By Esther Ososanya American music magazine Billboard has unveiled its list of the Top 50 Best Afrobeats Songs of All Time, ranking 2Baba’s iconic hit African Queen at number one. Wizkid emerged as the only artist with double entries in the top 10, with Ojuelegba at number two and Essence featuring Tems at number five. …
