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6 Dec
Nigerian superstar Wizkid's hit song "Essence" has officially reached gold status in France, all thanks to its enduring popularity across the globe. This achievement marks a significant milestone for Wizkid and underscores the power of Afrobeats music to connect with audiences worldwide. Released in 2020, "Essence" quickly became a cultural phenomenon, captivating listeners with its…
25 Nov
Notwithstanding Nigerian Grammy award winning singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by the stage name Wizkid’s recently announced break from music, he may have rescinded the decision, as he is set to release a new single sooner than anticipated.
9 Nov
Nigerian singer Jaywon has declared his preference for Davido over Wizkid, stating that his "spirit resonates more" with the "Assurance" crooner. In a recent post on his social media handle, Jaywon expressed his admiration for both Wizkid and Davido, but acknowledged his stronger connection to Davido's positive energy. "I love Wizkid and I love Davido,…
5 Nov
It's been a burning question on the minds of Wizkid's fans: when will the superstar bless us with new music? Well, today, Wizkid took to his Instagram story to respond to this question in his own unique way. Wizkid's responses added an element of suspense and humour to the mix. He wrote, "Back in 4…
28 Oct
The Nigerian artiste, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known as Wizkid, who recently laid to rest his late mother, has further proven he is one of Africa’s biggest artistes as he received a total of five new platinum certifications in South Africa.
29 Sep 2023
From the 1990s to the millennium era, another milestone in the growth of the record label industry in Nigeria was visible. New entrepreneurs, nouveaux riches, and budding Nigerian artistes in the diaspora combined forces with dynamic, industrious, educated, and tech-savvy home-based young Nigerians ......
15 Sep 2023
Nigerian superstar Wizkid made a rare public appearance since his mother's death at the exclusive opening night private view of "Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto" at the prestigious Victoria and Albert Museum in London on September 13, 2023. The singer was dressed to impress in a black ensemble, and he looked somber but composed as he…
2 Sep 2023
African music has become a behemoth of talent, bustling with so much zest and attracting global acclaim. With self-reward mechanisms like award shows, the industry has discovered and funneled a myriad of international mega superstars...
18 Aug 2023
The famous Nigerian singer Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, has sadly lost his mother.
9 Aug 2023
In a groundbreaking move, the 2023 MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) have announced the addition of an Afrobeats category to their award lineup. This exciting development comes as a result of the global influence of African music and the immense talent within the Afrobeats genre. Several heavyweight Afrobeats artists have already garnered nominations for this…
2 Aug 2023
After selling out over 800k capacity Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Ayodeji Balogun Ibrahim who is popularly known as Wizkid has once more proved why he is the pioneer of Afrobeat.
2 Aug 2023
According to Section 67 of the Trade Marks Act, as amended by the Business Facilitation (Miscellaneous Provision) Act), “trademark is defined as a mark used or proposed to be used about goods or services to indicate a connection between the goods or services...

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