Before Wizkid bounds onto the stage, a DJ highlights the significance of this moment. “Tonight is a celebration for Africa!” he shouts into the mic. “African music has come a long way.” He’s not wrong. These days, no music chart worth its salt is without a touch of afrobeats, something that was mostly unheard of 10 years ago.
Wizkid is undeniably one of the reasons for the genre’s mainstream appeal. With five studio albums under his belt, countless guest appearances with international stars and legions of hardcore fans across the diaspora, he is considered a pioneer who continues to pick up new fans with each release. After three sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena in 2021, Wizkid graduates to stadium level tonight, and it feels like a long time coming.
