Wizkid
Awards & Honours
103
Awards Won
2
Honours
2
Rankings
3
Covers
3
Records
Wizkid is a pioneer of the global Afrobeats movement. He was the first Nigerian artist to headline the O2 Arena in London, a milestone that underscored his international appeal. His song "Essence" became the first Nigerian track to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, opening doors for other African artists. He has won a Grammy, multiple BET Awards, and MOBO Awards, and his album Made in Lagos is regarded as a classic of the genre. His influence is seen in the rise of Afrobeats as a dominant global sound.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Nigerian Walk of Fame Star
Received a star on the Nigerian Walk of Fame in Lagos.
Grammy Award
Won Best Music Video for Beyoncé's 'Brown Skin Girl'.
Rankings & Lists
Top 100 Most Influential Africans
Top 50 Most Influential People in the World
Magazine Covers
Time
2021-09-01
The King of Afrobeats
Rolling Stone
2022-03-01
Wizkid: The Global Ambassador of Afrobeats
GQ
2022-07-01
Wizkid on Fatherhood and Fame
Records & Feats
First Nigerian artist to headline the O2 Arena
Performed a sold-out show at the O2 Arena in London in 2022, a first for a Nigerian artist.
First Nigerian song to reach Billboard Hot 100 top 10
His single 'Essence' featuring Tems, with a Justin Bieber remix, peaked at No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
First Nigerian artist to top the Billboard Hot 100
As a featured artist on Drake's 'One Dance', which spent multiple weeks at No. 1.