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Big win for Wizkid as he becomes first African artiste to headline Rolling Loud festival in Canada [Video]
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Wizkid has once again created history by becoming the first African performer to serve as the headliner at Rolling Loud Event, the biggest hip-hop festival in the world.
Grammy Award winner Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, best known by his stage name Wizkid, continues to spread awareness of Nigerian music around the globe.
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Wizkid is undeniably succeeding on all fronts, from headlining numerous events abroad to winning accolades and awards.
In Miami a few months ago, Wizkid received a million dollars to serve as the festival’s headlining act.
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The first African musician to play as the opening act at the largest video game competition in the world, Gamers 8 eSports, in Riyadh, Wizkid also created history in Saudi Arabia.