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No matter what level you’re, do not disrespect Afrobeats – Bella Shmurda

Wizkid's rant about not being called an Afrobeats artist and how Afrobeats fans shouldn't listen to his music reminded many of Burna Boy's infamous statement about Afrobeats. In a recent interview on The 90s Show shared his thoughts on the big names disrespecting Afrobeats. Bella Shmurda shared that he was displeased with the recent comments he saw about Afrobeats from big artists and he wanted to say something on social media but […]

April 4, 2024 5

Afrobeats

Wizkid’s ‘Made in Lagos’ re-enters Billboard World album chart

In a remarkable achievement, Nigerian superstar Wizkid's critically acclaimed album Made in Lagos has etched its name on the walls of music history by becoming the first African album to chart on the Billboard World Albums chart for five consecutive years. This feat not only highlights Wizkid's enduring global appeal but also underscores the album's timeless significance in the music industry. Made in Lagos ranked in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 2024. The […]

March 20, 2024 3

Afrobeats

Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ Strikes Gold in France, Amplifying Afrobeats’ Global Resonance!

The sensational success of Wizkid's hit track 'Essence' has reached new heights, achieving gold certification in France. This achievement marks yet another milestone for the Nigerian artist and cements Afrobeats' growing global influence. Featured on Wizkid's acclaimed album 'Made In Lagos', 'Essence' gained immense popularity worldwide, supported by its collaboration with Tems and later remixed with Justin Bieber. This remix propelled the song to No. 9 on the Billboard Hot […]

December 6, 2023 46

Afrobeats

Wizkid surpasses 6 billion streams on Spotify

Nigerian megastar Wizkid has now surpassed 6 billion Spotify streams across all credits. Wizkid has been at the fore of exporting African music since 2015 when his hit single 'Ojuelegba' gained international attention. In 2016, he was featured by Drake on the mega smash hit 'One Dance' which would become the first song to cross the billion streams mark on Spotify thereby rocketing Wizkid to international success. Since appearing on Drake's 'One Dance', Wizkid has become […]

August 23, 2023 22

Afrobeats

Burna Boy pays Heartfelt Tribute To Wizkd’s Mum

During his Afronation Detriot performance , Burna boy pays tribute to wizkid's mum. On August 18, 2023, news of the demise of the mother of Nigerian megastar Wizkid circulated online. On different occasions, Wizkid has spoken glowingly of his mother whose invaluable contributions to his success he constantly captures in his songs. From his 2011 hit single 'Pakurumo' to his global hit single 'Joy' and unto 'Ojuelegba', 'Mummy mi', 'Jaiye […]

August 21, 2023 10

Afrobeats

Wizkid is set to drop a new single, discloses next album is ready.

Nigerian megastar Wizkid has shared that he's set to release a new single and music video. Following the release of his 2022 album 'More Love, Less Ego', Wizkid is to kick off 2023 with the release of a new single ahead of his landmark concert at the Tottenham Stadium. On June 22, 2023, Wizkid shared that he would be releasing a new single which be accompanied by a music video in the […]

June 23, 2023 16

News

Wizkid Previews New Song Produced By Blaisebeatz

Nigerian ace singer, songwriter, and performer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has given his fans a taste of what his next release might sound like. The award-winning singer-songwriter, who is set to headline a concert at the 62,000-capacity Tottenham Hotspur stadium as well as the 40,000-capacity Paris La Défense Arena, might be releasing new music for the fans before he hits the road.

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