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    wizkid Stories

    Maleek Berry’s Debut Album, ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ Brings Back 2000s Afropop with a Fresh Twist
    Music
    12 June 2025

    Maleek Berry’s Debut Album, ‘If Only Love Was Enough,’ Brings Back 2000s Afropop with a Fresh Twist

    After more than a decade pioneering contemporary Afrobeats music, the British Nigerian singer and producer shares his debut album.

    Ayra Starr Claims First BET Award Win
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    10 June 2025

    Ayra Starr Claims First BET Award Win

    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.

    Seni Saraki on Co-Producing New Documentary on Wizkid
    Film + TV
    06 June 2025

    Seni Saraki on Co-Producing New Documentary on Wizkid

    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.

    Tyla Wins 2025 AMA Afrobeats Award
    Latest
    27 May 2025

    Tyla Wins 2025 AMA Afrobeats Award

    This year’s Afrobeats category at the American Music Awards has gone to the South African superstar, stoking questions about genre classification.

    Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid
    Latest
    25 April 2025

    Ayra Starr Drops Sultry New Single “Gimme Dat” Featuring Wizkid

    With a Latin Diamond plaque, BET nods, and a film debut, 2025 is shaping up to be the singer’s biggest year yet.

    Illustration showing D'banj, Snoop Dogg, and Don Jazzy.
    Video
    14 April 2025

    Video: D’banj, Snoop Dogg and the Afrobeats Moment that Sparked Change

    Fourteen years after D'banj's Snoop Dogg co-sign, Afrobeats has truly gone global. OkayAfrica highlights the major moments in that journey.

    Wizkid performs on stage during The Fashion Awards 2024 presented by Pandora at Royal Albert Hall on December 02, 2024 in London, England.
    Latest
    13 March 2025

    Wizkid Adds North American Dates to His Forthcoming 2025 Tour

    The Afrobeats legend is making sure countries in the US also have the chance to get in on the sonic thrill of "Morayo."

    A screenshot from the music video for Wizkid’s “Kese" by Wizkid, Starboy TV/YouTube.
    Latest
    05 March 2025

    Wizkid Keeps the Party Going in the Music Video for “Kese”

    The self-directed video combines choreographed dance routines, beautiful brown-skinned women, Wizkid in his usual sartorial elegance and, of course, more dances.

    A man in a black and white photo looking away from the camera.
    Film + TV
    03 March 2025

    The Singular Eye of Nigerian Cinematographer KC Obiajulu

    Known for visual compositions that stay on the mind long after they've finished playing, Obiajulu wants to leave viewers feeling something.

    Tems accepts the Best African Music Performance award for "Love Me JeJe" onstage during the 67th GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony at Peacock Theater on February 02, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
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    03 February 2025

    African Music Had Minimal Highlights at the 2025 Grammys But the Vibes Were Mainly Positive

    Tems and Wouter Kellerman added to their Grammys, while Trevor Noah kept the main ceremony breezy.

    Burna Boy performs on stage at the 66th Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Crypto.com Arena on February 4, 2024, in Los Angeles, California.
    Latest
    30 January 2025

    “It’s Purely Political:” A Candid Conversation About the Grammy’s African Music Category

    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.

    Ayo Edebiri attends FX's "The Bear" season 3 premiere at El Capitan Theatre on June 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.
    Film + TV
    08 January 2025

    Ayo Edebiri, Tems, Wizkid and Tyla are Nominees for the NAACP Image Awards 2025

    Ayo Edebiri leads NAACP Image Awards nominees with five nods, as global Black talent shines across film, TV, music, and literature categories.

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