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Ojuelegba" and Drake’s "One Dance" helped catapult Wizkid to international fame.
He became the first Afrobeats artist to chart on Billboard Hot 100 and to top the U.S. charts via collaboration.
He brought Afrobeats to mainstream global music, influencing Western artists and global sounds.
Over a decade of dominance — from Superstar (2011) to Made in Lagos (2020) and More Love, Less Ego (2022).
Continues to evolve musically without falling off — balancing commercial success with artistic integrity.
Most artists have peak periods; Wizkid has multiple peaks.
Albums like:
Superstar (2011)
Ayo (2014)
Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
Made in Lagos (2020)
Songs like “Ojuelegba,” “Fever,” “Joro,” “Come Closer,” and the Grammy-nominated "Essence" are modern classics.
The first Nigerian song to crack the Billboard Hot 100 on its own (not just via feature). His also the only African artist with the highest award in African. No one dares comes close
“Essence” became a cultural moment, even Barack Obama included it in his playlist.
Became the anthem of Afrobeats’ global rise.
Among the most streamed African artists of all time.
Made in Lagos alone has over 1 billion streams across platforms
His YouTube videos pull hundreds of millions of views organically with farming.
Maintains a low-key, superstar image — rare in African pop.
Avoids unnecessary online drama, letting the music speak, his voice is a cheat code.
Built a brand that’s luxurious, global, and influential.
Worked with: Drake, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Skepta, Future, Ty Dolla Sign, Chris Brown, Damian Marley, and more.
He’s not just a feature artist — he holds his own among global icons.
Helped define Afrobeats’ identity globally.
Influenced artists like Rema, Ayra Starr, Fireboy, and many others.
Paved the way for Nigerian artists to be taken seriously by the global music industry.
Multiple BET Awards, MOBO Awards, Headies, and more.
Grammy win for his work on Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl.
Set tour records and headlined major international festivals — including Madison Square Garden, The O2 Arena, and Accor Arena.
From Gen Z to millennials, Wizkid’s fanbase is wide and loyal.
Even older generations respect his craft — a rare bridge across age groups.
Too much noise and online drama hurt many artists’ images.
Some rely too heavily on trends, while Wizkid has set trends.
His voice is a cheat code and his not accessible unlike other artist
Not all can balance local authenticity with global appeal the way he does.
Many artists haven't had that crossover success without losing their core identity.
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