Events

Wizkid Announces European & North American Legs of 'More Love, Less Ego' Tour

The Nigerian heavyweight and captain of Wizkid FC is bringing his esteemed album to Western audiences in the fall of 2023.

Music

Watch Wizkid’s Glitzy New Video For ‘Money And Love’

Afrobeats singer Wizkid has released the music video for his song “Money and Love.”

News Brief

Afro Nation Adds Wizkid, Davido, Popcaan & More to Star-Studded Line Up

The Afrobeats music festival has added more popular names to it's star-studded line up, promising to bring an extra groove to the sunny Portuguese coast.

News Brief

Wizkid Sets His Eyes On Yet Another Album

The Nigerian superstar teased a new album titled, SeiLess.

Events

Burna Boy, Wizkid, and More Bring Afro Nation To Sunny Miami

The globe's biggest Afrobeats festival continues to expand -- and now it's Miami's turn to turn up!

Events

Wizkid Lights Up NYC's Madison Square Garden

This week, Nigerian superstar Wizkid headlined New York City's infamous music venue Madison Square Garden. Here's what went down.

Music

Listen to Wizkid's New Album 'More Love, Less Ego'

This is not a drill. The new Wizkid album is finally out.

Africa In Your Earbuds

Wizkid Postpones Release of 'More Love, Less Ego'

The Nigerian superstar has reportedly moved the date back to November 14.

Featured

Wizkid Wins the Inaugural Afrobeats Award at the AMAs

Tems and Wizkid both took home trophies at this year's American Music Awards.

News Brief

Watch Wizkid's Spanking New 'Bad To Me' Video

The Nigerian superstar shares a retro-themed music video for his latest single.

Reviews

Review: Wizkid's 'More Love, Less Ego' Banks On Trusted Highs

The fifth album from the legendary afrobeats artist is polarizing but largely satisfactory, building on the colorful, love-dominating ethos of his previous LP.

News Brief

Here Are All the Winners at the AFRIMA Awards

Davido, Burna Boy, Wizkid, Marwan Moussa, and more won big at the 8th AFRIMA Awards.

Music

The Best Nigerian Songs Out Right Now

Featuring new Nigerian music from Asake, Ayra Starr, Rema, Naira Marley, Lojay and more.

Music

Wizkid and Tems Were the Big Winners at the 2022 Headies

The Headies went down in the States for the first time. Burna Boy, Wizkid and Tems topped the list of winners for the night.

News Brief

Wizkid's New Song Sparks Strong Debates About Amapiano Online

The social media reactions reopened an ongoing conversation about ownership of Amapiano, and Nigerian music’s adaptation of it, with even Davido and Maphorisa weighing in.

Music

Watch: Rema Makes His ‘Tonight Show’ Debut With Powerful Medley

Nigerian superstar Rema recently brought his global hits “Calm Down” and “Holiday” to 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.'

Events

Why Are Concert Tickets in Nigeria Getting So Expensive?

Criticisms have trailed Asake, Burna Boy, and Wizkid's ticket prices for not being affordable. Industry insiders weigh in on what this means for concert-going in Nigeria.

get okayafrica in your inbox

news.

Afro Nation Detroit Lineup: Davido, Burna Boy, P-Square & More

Afro Nation has released a line up of the artists who will be performing at the event.

Naira Marley Bolsters His Repertoire With New Single "Body"

"Body" follows the debut album, God's Timing's the Best, from the Nigerian hip-hop artist Naira Marley.

Drake Reveals Nigerian Roots By Showing Father’s Ancestry Test

Canadian superstar Drake has shared the ancestry of his father, Dennis Graham.

Listen: Wande Coal Cements His Legacy With 'Legend or No Legend'

The Nigerian singer’s fourth studio album is a testament to his musical longevity.

popular.

Emily Nkanga is the Photographer with a Human Touch

She's photographed the likes of Joeboy, Olamide, and Wizkid but the Nigerian-born artist also prides herself on images that show how people in different communities live.