After years of nominations and near misses, the Nigerian superstar claims the Best International Act Award, while African talent continues its global ascension at the ceremony.
OkayAfrica speaks to the co-founder of Native Magazine and Native Records, who describes 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' as a celebration of the Afrobeats star and a moment to reflect on how far Nigerian music has come.
The self-directed video combines choreographed dance routines, beautiful brown-skinned women, Wizkid in his usual sartorial elegance and, of course, more dances.
Culture commentator Joey Akan digs into the narrowness of Best African Music Performance so far, as well as other pertinent talking points in African music categories at Western award shows.