Wizkid is The First African Headlining At Rolling Loud
12 September 2022 |
5:21 pm
Wizkid has historically become the first African artist to play as the headline act at Rolling Loud Event. Wizkid celebrated the historic night by thrilling the crowd with an electrifying selection of his timeless hits. His appearance made him the first African to serve as the headlining act at a Rolling Loud Festival. The audience…
Wizkid has historically become the first African artist to play as the headline act at Rolling Loud Event.
Wizkid celebrated the historic night by thrilling the crowd with an electrifying selection of his timeless hits. His appearance made him the first African to serve as the headlining act at a Rolling Loud Festival.
The audience sang along when Wizkid gave his most recent rendition of Chris Brown’s “Call Me Everyday” its first ever performance that same night.
The festival’s third day’s headlining performer was the singer.
Additionally, he created history by becoming the first musician from Africa to receive $1 million for the event.
2019 American musicians Future and Travis Scott each got $1 million for their performance.
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