Wizkid

Wizkid bagged Apple Music’s Artist of the Year after performing three sold out shows at London’s O2 Arena. Image via Twitter @wizkidayo

‘A superstar’: Wizkid triumphs as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year [watch]

Wizkid bagged Apple Music’s Artist of the Year in Africa award after having three successful sold-out shows at London’s O2 Arena.

Wizkid

Wizkid bagged Apple Music’s Artist of the Year after performing three sold out shows at London’s O2 Arena. Image via Twitter @wizkidayo

Nigerian musician Wizkid has come a long way in his career. From stepping into the limelight at 12 years old to bagging a Grammy Award at 30 for his feature on Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl, Wizkid is making waves in the industry. He was recently awarded Apple Music’s Artist of the Year award and made history performing at a sold-out show at London’s O2 Arena. 

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WIZKID BAGS APPLE MUSIC’S ARTIST OF THE YEAR 

According to Apple, the Apple Music Awards honour achievements in music across five categories, Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Top Song of the Year and Top Album of the Year. 

The Apple Music Awards honoured Wizkid with the Artist of the Year for the African continent. Apple Music described Wizkid as one of Africa’s biggest crossover acts. The 31-year-old musician has collaborated with the likes of Drake, Justin Bieber and South Africa’s very own Kabza De Small. 

His hit single Essence featuring songstress Tems, has achieved 125 million plays on Apple Music. 

“Thank you to Apple Music for this award. It’s a blessing to get to do what I do and I’m proud to be representing for Africa,” he said.  

WATCH THE ‘ESSENCE’ MUSIC VIDEO HERE

WIZKID’S SOLD-OUT SHOW AT THE O2 ARENA 

The Grammy award-winning had three solo shows for his Made In Lagos Tour at the O2 Arena in London. He performed on 28 and 29 November and on 1 December.

Judging by the videos, Wizkid gave electric performances at all three shows. His fans were excited to see him bring out songstress Tems for a performance of their global hit Essence. He also brought out Chris Brown as a special act. 

TAKE A LOOK AT SOME HIGHLIGHTS HERE

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TWITTER PRAISES WIZKID

Several Twitter users who attended one of Wizkid’s groundbreaking performances at the London O2 Arena. 

One tweep wrote: “I’m so proud of WizKid. He really sold out the O2 three times. The mf goat.”

Another said: “Wizkid was absolutely worth the hype. Best ticket in town.”

“Wizkid is a superstar. Look at this O2 setting. Insane.”