Wizkid News

Wizkid has declared he is not an Afrobeats artist
19 March 2024

'Don’t be ignorant and stupid all the time': Wizkid wants people to stop calling him an Afrobeats artist

Wizkid has requested people stop referring to him as an Afrobeats artist.
Akon feels proud of the success of Afrobeats
1 September 2023

Akon felt under pressure to 'distance himself from his African background'

Akon felt pressure to distance himself from his African background at the start of his career.
Wizkid to play Wireless for the first time in 5 years
22 June 2022

Wizkid to play special set at Wireless

Wizkid has been added to the line-up for Gopuff delivers Wireless Festival 2022.
Olivia Rodrigo wins three Apple Music Awards
30 November 2021

Olivia Rodrigo wins three Apple Music Awards

Olivia Rodrigo, The Weeknd and Wizkid are among the winners of the Apple Music Awards 2021.
Wizkid fans bust through security at The O2
30 November 2021

The O2 arena 'reviewing security procedures' after fans broke into Wizkid's gig

The O2 is reviewing security procedures after several people made their way into Wizkids...
Rita Ora
16 November 2020

Rita Ora banked a six-figure sum for her Queen of JD Christmas ad

Rita Ora reportedly bagged a six-figure paycheque for her Queen of JD ad.
Rita Ora
12 November 2020

Rita Ora named Queen of JD

Rita Ora has been named the Queen of JD.
Naughty Boy
27 March 2019

Naughty Boy taps Bebe Rexha and Paloma Fatih for new album

Bebe Rexha, Paloma Faith and Wizkid are set to feature on Naughty Boys new album.
Wizkid performing at Wireless
10 July 2017

Tinie Tempah joins Wizkid on stage at Wireless

Tinie Tempah made a surprise appearance at Wireless Festival on Sunday 09.07.17.
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9 April 2017

WizKid Drops Music Video For Drake Collaboration ‘Come Closer’

Check out the incredible visual from WizKid and Drake...
Drake
21 July 2016

Drake treats himself to the ultimate bling trainers

Drake has celebrated his number one album by getting a pair of 24 karat gold Nike Air Jordans.
Skepta
3 August 2015

Skepta Collaborating With Drake

Skepta has confirmed he has recorded with Drake for his LP.
Liam Payne
19 July 2013

Liam Payne's £1.2m Champagne Bill

Liam Payne has splashed out £1.2 million on a bottle of champagne for Wizkid.