10 Major Highlights of Wizkid’s Career
10 Major Highlights of Wizkid’s Career:
- Breakthrough with “Holla at Your Boy” (2010): This hit single from his debut album Superstar launched Wizkid into stardom.
- Debut Album Superstar (2011): The critically acclaimed album established him as a leading voice in Afrobeats with hits like “Tease Me” and “Don’t Dull.”
- Collaboration with Drake – “One Dance” (2016): Wizkid featured on this global hit, which topped charts in over 15 countries, including the U.S. and U.K.
- First Nigerian to Top Billboard Hot 100 (2016): With “One Dance,” he became the first Nigerian artist to reach No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Founding Starboy Entertainment (2013): Wizkid started his own record label, giving rise to acts like Terri and promoting African talent.
- Made in Lagos Album Success (2020): Featuring the international hit “Essence” with Tems, the album received global acclaim and commercial success.
- First Nigerian Song on U.S. Billboard Hot 100 – “Essence” (2021): Essence became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking in the top 10 after a remix with Justin Bieber.
- Grammy Win (2021): Wizkid won a Grammy Award for Best Music Video for his contribution to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.”
- Sold-Out O2 Arena Shows: He sold out London’s O2 Arena three consecutive nights in 2021, a record-setting feat for an African artist.
- Global Influence and Awards: Wizkid has won BET, MOBO, Soul Train, and NAACP Image Awards, solidifying his status as one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
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