Wizkid
15 Apr
For one of the biggest performances of her career, Tems called on the biggest stars in the business — Wizkid and Justin Bieber. The Nigerian singer-songwriter and producer performed at Coachella 2024 on Sunday night (April 14), and brought out Wizkid and Justin Bieber, who stepped onto the stage for a performance of their hit…
2 Apr
Fans are reacting to a tweek by Wizkid where he said “Money don't buy love”. “Money don’t buy love” https://twitter.com/wizkidayo/status/1774907703355232454?t=FAMageees9Zav6Egf2GV3g&s=19 The musician recently released a single titled, “One love”, a song inspired by late reggae icon, Bob Marley. Some Netizens believed this is as a result of his latest single, while many others believed he…
27 Mar
Nigerian superstar Wizkid has acquired a stunning $1 million diamond necklace, custom-made by none other than A Jewellers, the famous Instagram jeweller known for crafting pieces for the elite. A Jewellers, known as Europe’s premier celebrity jewellery designer, has a clientele that contains A-list celebrities in the entertainment industry. Having previously designed pieces for Nigerian…
18 Mar
Nigerian music sensation Wizkid has announced the title of his next album, “Morayo,” and also renounced being an Afrobeats artist.
6 Mar
Nigerian celebrities continue to enjoy massive following across the major social media platforms, according to current data. A new report by Economic Confidential's Entertainment Digest shortlisted 10 entertainers with the most fans on Facebook, Instagram, and X. Across Facebook, Instagram, and X, Davido has 52.9 million fans. With 9.2 million followers on Facebook, 28.9 million…
21 Feb
Drake and Wizkid have made history with their 2016 hit "One Dance", after it became the seventh song ever to surpass three billion streams on Spotify. Drake shared the news on his Instagram story, posting a screenshot of his conversation with his manager, Man like Morgan, who congratulated him on the milestone. "One Dance is…
5 Feb
Afrobeats, with its diverse rhythms, melodies, and cultural richness, has long been recognized as a powerful force that goes beyond mere entertainment.
22 Jan
Nigerian producer extraordinaire, Sarz, has become the latest voice to sing the praises of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, highlighting his enduring influence on contemporary artists like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and Rema. In a recent interview with ARZ, Sarz not only acknowledged Fela's impact but also revealed his own artistic engagement with the icon's vast musical…
3 Jan
Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, has sent fans into a whirlwind of speculation after declaring his colleague Wande Coal the "love of my life" in a recent Instagram post. The Starboy boss shared a picture of himself and the "Bumper 2 Bumper" crooner embracing at a recent event on his…
2 Jan
A fiery declaration from Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy echoed through a concert venue last night, igniting a roar from the electrified crowd. In a moment capturing his undeniable confidence and ambition, Burna Boy proclaimed, "Next time anybody tells you about anything called the 'big 3', tell them there's only the 'big 2' and then, there's…
20 Dec
Nigerian Afrobeat singer Wizkid has admitted that life has been meaningless, since losing his mum, which has been the cause of his struggles. The Afrobeats sensation, who experienced the heartbreaking loss on August 18, 2023, revealed that life has felt meaningless in the aftermath. Wizkid, known for his chart-topping hits, has noticeably struggled to be…
11 Dec
Wizkid has made a generous pledge to donate ₦100 million to children in honour of his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away on August 18, 2023. The singer announced the initiative via his Instagram story today, revealing that the distribution will commence tonight in the Surulere area of Lagos State. "100M for the…
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