Wizkid, the Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, has shared that his footballer friends often become upset with him because he doesn’t actively contribute to their discussions about football. Despite having numerous friends who are footballers, Wizkid revealed in a recent interview with Kiss FM, London, that he doesn’t watch football. However, he did mention that he … Read more
Wizkid, the renowned Nigerian singer and Grammy award winner, has expressed that music is not just a career for him, but a complete lifestyle. In an interview with popular UK-based afrobeats podcaster, Shopsydoo, held in London recently, Wizkid revealed his unwavering commitment to constantly improving his music, videos, and production. The Starboy explained that he … Read more
Seyi Vibez, a rising singer also known as Balogun Afolabi Oluwaloseyi, recently expressed his admiration for Tiwa Savage, a renowned female artist, by comparing her to Wizkid, one of Nigeria’s biggest music stars. During an interview with Sound City TV, the “Chance” crooner commended the contributions of Nigerian female artists to the growth of the … Read more
The Recording Academy, the organizers of the Grammy Awards, faced significant backlash on social media for referring to Nigerian afrobeat superstar Wizkid as an “up-and-coming artist.” The criticism arose after the Academy included Wizkid’s name in a post asking about up-and-coming Black artists to watch out for. Many Nigerians, particularly Wizkid’s fans, found this label … Read more
According to Grammy Award winner Wizkid, teenage musicians in Nigeria, including Joseph Akinfenwa Donus, better known as Joeboy, began to believe they might become famous at an early age. He said this on the most recent audiovisual podcast episode of Body & Soul.Before Wizkid, it was challenging for young artists to blow early, according to … Read more
Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid and a Grammy award winner, has expressed his preference between two iconic footballers, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. During a conversation with Red Radio, Wizkid was asked to choose between the two players. After some hesitation, he eventually selected Ronaldo as his favorite. When asked about whom … Read more
Wizkid and Tems, acclaimed Nigerian singers and Grammy award winners, have been recognized as the first African recipients of the prestigious iHeartRadio Titanium Award. The iHeartRadio Titanium Award is bestowed upon artists whose songs have amassed an impressive 1 billion spins across iHeartRadio stations in the United States. Wizkid and Tems were honored with this … Read more
During a recent interview with Omega, Nigerian Afrobeats singer David Adeleke, known as Davido, openly acknowledged that the achievements of his colleagues such as D’banj, P-Square, and Wizkid were instrumental in inspiring his own music career. Davido, who was born in Atlanta, revealed that even before returning to Nigeria, he was already familiar with the … Read more
Nigerian producer and singer David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, has revealed that his billionaire father, Chief Adedeji Adeleke, built him the finest studio in Nigeria. In a recent interview with Omega, Davido shared that his studio used to be a gathering place for fellow artists such as Wizkid and D’banj. According to Davido, although … Read more
Nigerian singer Adebayo Adeleke, popularly known as B-Red, recently shared an interesting detail about his past on the Echoo Room audiovisual podcast hosted by Quincy Jonze. He revealed that he and Grammy-award winning superstar Wizkid used to share a bed in the Mo’Hits mansion. According to B-Red, he and his brother Sina Rambo served as … Read more
Young6ix, a Nigerian hip-hop artist based in the United States, expressed his disappointment with Davido for excluding him from the list of the first generation of young artists to achieve stardom in the Nigerian music industry. Davido recently claimed that he and Wizkid were the first young Nigerian artists to attain fame. He also mentioned … Read more
Iyanya, the well-known singer also known as Iyanya, strongly believes that he should be considered on the same level as afrobeats heavyweights like Wizkid, Davido, and Olamide. A fan expressed this viewpoint on Twitter, stating that when mentioning established artists such as Olamide, Davido, and Wizkid, Iyanya should be acknowledged as well. The fan pointed … Read more
Samuel Oguachuba, a Nigerian music producer and singer widely known as Samklef, recently asserted that he and Wizkid were the original creators of the new Afrobeat sound. He took to his Twitter account to express this claim in response to the ongoing competition within the Nigerian music industry. Samklef confidently stated that anyone who doubts … Read more
Undoubtedly, Nigerian music has become a global phenomenon, captivating audiences in stadiums, clubs, and public spaces worldwide. Singers such as Burna Boy, Davido, Wizkid, Asake, Tems, Tiwa Savage, and others have gained international acclaim for their work. The country’s burgeoning music industry owes its success to factors like Nigeria’s large population and the availability of … Read more
Nigerian singer Divine Ikubor, popularly known as Rema, has broken Wizkid’s record for the longest-running African song at the top of the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. His collaboration with Selena Gomez, ‘Calm Down,’ has now spent an impressive 18 weeks at No. 1, surpassing Wizkid and Tems’ ‘Essence,’ which held the top spot … Read more
New music from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is presented by Metro Boomin, a well-known American record producer and DJ. The single is titled “Link Up (Spider-Verse Remix).” Not only does “Link Up (Spider-Verse Remix)” feature Don Toliver, a well-known American rapper and singer-songwriter, but it also features Wizkid, a well-known Nigerian musician, BEAM, and Toian. … Read more
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has been revealed as one of the artists set to feature in the highly anticipated ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ movie. This exciting development highlights the global influence of Afrobeats, as the genre continues to captivate audiences worldwide and Nigerian artists dominate charts and sell out prestigious venues. The announcement was made by renowned … Read more
Nigerian afrobeats sensation Divine Ikubor, known as Rema, is rapidly approaching the record set by the late South African music legend Hugh Masekela for the highest-charting African song on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. The remix of Rema’s popular track “Calm Down,” featuring American singer Selena Gomez, has achieved a new milestone by reaching … Read more
Afrobeats, a popular music genre originating from Nigeria, is rapidly gaining global recognition and becoming one of the largest music genres worldwide. The demand for Nigerian music has increased significantly, leading to a rise in Afrobeats-themed concerts and festivals around the world. Recently, Afronation organized the Miami leg of its world tour, featuring a lineup … Read more
DJ Magic Jay, a renowned Jamaican DJ based in the UK, recently shared a shocking encounter he had with Grammy-winning Nigerian artist, Wizkid, at a London event in 2018. Recounting the incident in a captivating interview on Ruggedman TV, hosted by the legendary Nigerian rapper, Ruggedy Baba, DJ Magic Jay revealed how Wizkid unexpectedly slapped … Read more