Also known as: Afrobeats star · Ojuelegba crooner · Starboy boss · Starboy
Wizkid — Nigerian Afrobeats musician and first African artiste to reach 11 billion Spotify streams, nominated for 2026 BET Awards.
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Joy Online
… Wizkid came in before Fuse came in. We were doing a whole lot of things,” he noted. …
Before Konnected Minds Podcast, I was a musician – Derrick Abaitey revealsJoy Online
Grammy-winning Nigerian singer Wizkid has sparked a fresh supremacy battle with his colleague, Burna Boy, after insinuating that he was chosen to close the Afronation concert in Portugal over Burna Boy, who performed on the opening day, because he is “the best.” DAILY POST report …
‘I’m the best’ – Wizkid sparks fresh supremacy battle with Burna BoyJoy Online
… The surge in streams is primarily led by his World Cup song with Shakira, ‘Dai Dai.’ The song recently peaked at number one on the Spotify Global Top Songs chart, making Burna Boy the first African artist to top the chart since Wizkid debuted on it through his collaboration with …
Burna Boy breaks record for most monthly listeners by African artist in Spotify historyJoy Online
… Gyakie joins an impressive line-up of African music heavyweights nominated in the category, including fellow Ghanaian Black Sherif and Nigerian superstars Olamide, Wizkid, Asake and Tiwa Savage. …
Gyakie’s ‘After Midnight’ album earns SAMA nominationDaily Guide
… That’s why I’m not chasing the international market like Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid.” Shatta Wale further stated that ever since he came into the limelight, he has always seen himself as an international star who needs to put in more work to sustain the brand. …
‘I Get Jay-Z, Beyoncé-Level Respect In Ghana’Joy Online
Nigerian Afrobeat singer, Wizkid, Burna Boy, Asake and Tems have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards. …
Nigerian music stars, Wizkid, Asake, Tems and Burna Boy nominated for 2026 BET AwardsJoy Online
Wizkid, a prominent Nigerian Afrobeats musician, has made history as the first African artiste to surpass 11 billion total streams on Spotify across all credits. …
Wizkid becomes first African artiste to hit 11 billion Spotify streamsThe Chronicle
Controversial streamer Cater Efe has challenged Grammy-winning singer Wizkid to a boxing showdown. …
After beating Portable, Cater Efe challenges Wizkid to boxing showdownJoy Online
Maverick singer Seun Kuti has ruled out reconciliation with Afrobeats star Wizkid, declaring that their rift is lifelong. …
My beef with Wizkid is for life – Seun KutiJoy Online
Singer T-Dot has joined the ongoing social media feud between Davido and Wizkid’s disc jockey, DJ Tunez, significantly escalating it. …
‘Why your papa no hustle’ – Davido blasts T-Dot for calling him daddy’s boyDerrick Abaitey, now founder and host of Konnected Minds podcast, revealed that he began pursuing music at age 11 in Ghana after being inspired by a senior student named Vibrations who mentored him in rap and songwriting fundamentals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Derrick Abaitey, now founder and host of Konnected Minds podcast, revealed that he began pursuing music at age 11 in Ghana after being inspired by a senior student named Vibrations who mentored him in rap and songwriting fundamentals.
17 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Wizkid sparked a fresh supremacy row with Burna Boy by suggesting he was scheduled to close Afronation Portugal because he is "the best," after Burna Boy performed on the opening day. Fans have since debated the performance order on social media, with the remark reviving tensions between the two artists.
13 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian singer Burna Boy has broken the all-time record for most monthly listeners by an African artist on Spotify, hitting 46.84 million monthly listeners and surpassing the previous African record of 46.58 million set by South African singer Tyla. The surge is primarily led by his World Cup song with Shakira, 'Dai Dai.'
3 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer Gyakie's album After Midnight has secured a nomination in the Rest of Africa category at the South African Music Awards. The album, produced in collaboration with Sony Music Africa and FlipTheMusic, showcases soulful melodies and Afrobeats influences.
30 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale claims he earns up to $1 million per show in Ghana and receives the same calibre of respect there as global superstars Jay-Z and Beyoncé receive in the US, citing his submissiveness to authorities and industry stakeholders as the reason he does not pursue international markets like other African artists.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Wizkid, Asake, Tems, and Burna Boy have been nominated for the 2026 BET Awards, to be held in Los Angeles on June 28, 2026. Asake and Wizkid earned a joint nomination in the Best Group category, while Tems received three nominations including Best Female R&B/Pop Artist and BET Her Award, and Burna Boy was nominated for Best Collaboration.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Nigerian Afrobeats musician Wizkid has become the first African artiste to surpass 11 billion total streams on Spotify across all credits, according to music chart platform ChartsAfrica.
21 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Controversial Nigerian streamer Cater Efe has challenged Grammy-winning singer Wizkid to a boxing match, saying he wants to fight Wizkid after defeating Portable in celebrity boxing. Efe, who previously released a tribute song for Wizkid that he says went unappreciated, has held a long-running dispute with the artist.
8 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Seun Kuti has ruled out reconciliation with Wizkid, saying their beef is for life because Wizkid disrespected his late father Fela Anikulapo-Kuti. The rift began when Wizkid claimed he was greater than the Afrobeat pioneer after Seun told fans to stop comparing Wizkid to Fela.
6 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Singer Davido has become embroiled in a social media dispute involving DJ Tunez and T-Dot. After Davido trolled DJ Tunez over an altercation with Burna Boy, T-Dot accused Davido of being a "daddy's boy" protected by his father's wealth; Davido responded by dismissing the narrative as stale and attacking T-Dot's father instead.
1 May 2026 · Joy Online →