16/5/2025
Nigerian born global music star, Ayo Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid has opened up on a documentary that explores his journey from Lagos to global superstardom, ‘Wizkid: Long live Lagos.’
In a recent announcement, Wizkid revealed that the documentary was made when life got crazy for him.
It is of note that on July 29, Wizkid performed in front of a sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, becoming the first African artist to earn that title with 45,000 fans in attendance.
In the same year on August 18, Wizkid lost his dear mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun to cancer.
Recently the organisers of the Tribeca Film Festival in New York announced that the documentary will be premiering in June during the festival and will be screened at the festival on June 6, 7, and 11, 2025.
In his words, “We made this documentary when life got crazy for me. Playing Tottenham Hotspur stadium while dealing with life! Glad I get to have my amazing fans and family on this journey with me. This is love! From a real place!”
‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ is directed by Karam Gill and explores Wizkid’s journey from Lagos to global superstardom. It features interviews with key figures in his life and career, including Femi Kuti and Jada Pollock.