Burna Boy is once again showing why African music’s global growth is increasingly becoming a live-business story, not just a streaming story. Newly reported concert data places the Nigerian singer at the top of Africa’s global touring market, with more than $40 million in revenue from major international performances. The figures put him comfortably ahead…
Nigerian music superstar Wizkid is heading back to the United States this month with two major festival headline performances, giving fans what many have dubbed “Starboy Month.” The Grammy-winning singer confirmed the appearances as part of his packed 2026 international schedule, which continues to strengthen his global presence. Wizkid will first headline BlastFest on Saturday,…
Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is celebrating his 36th birthday today, with fans, fellow artists and industry figures paying tribute to one of Africa’s most influential musicians. Since breaking onto the scene with his 2011 debut album Superstar, Wizkid has grown into a global music powerhouse, helping take Afrobeats to audiences…
Music executive and singer Akon has reflected on one of the biggest “what if” moments of his career, revealing that he passed on the opportunity to sign Drake before instead working with Wizkid through a partnership with Banky W. The comments came during a recent interview, where Akon revisited the early days of both global…
Wizkid’s iconic hit “Ojuelegba” has officially been certified Silver in the United Kingdom, marking another milestone for one of the songs widely credited with introducing Afrobeats to a global audience. The British Phonographic Industry (BPI) awarded the certification on July 10, 2026, more than a decade after the song’s release on Wizkid’s 2014 album Ayo….
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid brought Afro Nation Portugal 2026 to a spectacular close on Sunday night, delivering a headline performance that capped three days of music, culture and celebration in front of tens of thousands of fans at Praia da Rocha in Portimão. Taking the stage as the festival’s final headliner, Wizkid thrilled the crowd with…
Afrobeats fans have plenty to look forward to as three of Nigeria’s biggest stars, Ayra Starr, Davido and Wizkid, prepare for a packed month of major releases and international performances. Leading the excitement is Mavin Records sensation Ayra Starr, who has confirmed that her highly anticipated third studio album, Starr Girl, will be released next…
British singer Jorja Smith and Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Wizkid have reunited for their highly anticipated new collaboration, Alive, a soulful love anthem that has quickly become one of the biggest music releases of the week. The song, released on July 2, serves as the latest single from Smith’s upcoming third studio album, What Are The…
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid and British R&B singer Jorja Smith have sent fans into a frenzy after teasing a brand-new collaboration set to drop today. The announcement comes just days after the pair were spotted together in Paris, fueling speculation that they had been working on new music. Excitement reached another level when Jorja Smith shared…
Nigerian entertainer Piper, once known as one of Wizkid’s close friends and associates, has publicly apologized to the Afrobeats superstar years after their friendship fell apart during the height of the 2017 Wizkid–Davido rivalry. The emotional message has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with fans revisiting one of Afrobeats’ most talked-about fallouts. In a…
