This year, the song of the summer debate hasn’t raged in any significant way, but for a subset of young, hip, mostly Black people, Wizkid’s “Essence” was the only contender. “Essence” is the fourth ...

Special adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has heaped praises on Wizkid and Tems ...

From Beyoncé and Drake to Future and Jazmine Sullivan, Wizkid blends Afrobeats, Hip Hop, and R&B with ease. Run these collabs ...

Justin Bieber brings out Wizkid and Tems at Coachella, delivering an Afrobeats-infused performance that ignites massive crowd reaction.

The RX is Uproxx Music’s stamp of approval for the best albums, songs, and music stories throughout the year. Inclusion in this category is the highest distinction we can bestow, and signals the most ...

Despite what Drake says, he was not the driving force behind Afrobeats’ popularity across the US. That honor belongs to international sensations Davido, Burna Boy, Tems, and, of course, Wizkid. But it ...

Justin Bieber, Wizkid and Tems at the 2026 Coachella. Photo Credit: cactus.kish Canadian pop star Justin Bieber delivered a standout performance at the 2026 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, ...

Burna Boy finds himself in a viral storm after a reported clash with DJ Tunez pulls Wizkid into the conversation and sparks ...

On June 12, 2011, 20-year-old Wizkid released his debut album whose title was a proclamation of what was to come and which music would alter the Nigerian soundscape. On this week’s Afrobeats throwback ...

Davido and Wizkid despite their differences have some features in common. The two in their greatest peak have pushed the image of Afrobeat to world recognition. Their unique musical qualities also ...

Wizkid is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after releasing his debut album ‘Superstar’ in 2011. He won a Grammy Award for a collaboration with Beyonce. He’s set to perform at the 2022 ...

“Jogodo” is the lead single from Wizkid and Asake’s upcoming EP, REAL, Vol. 1. The four-track project arrives Jan. 23 and includes “Turbulence,” “Jogodo,” “Iskolodo,” and “Alaye.” Magicsticks produced ...