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WizKid Becomes First African Artists to Sell Out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

August 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

On Saturday, history was made as Afrobeats sensation Wizkid took the stage at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, becoming the first African artist to perform and sell out the prestigious venue for his “More Love, Less Ego” tour’s European leg. Wizkid wowed the crowd with his electrifying performances, donning stylish outfits, including a red Balmain ensemble and a white Fendi two-piece set complemented by jewelry from Elliot Elliante.

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**Jewelry by: Elliot Eliantte**
***Photo Credits: Elliot Hensford for Deeds Studio***

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**Jewelry by: Elliot Eliantte**
***Photo Credits: Elliot Hensford for Deeds Studio***

The show was a triumphant return to London for Wizkid, who previously had a record-breaking three-date sold-out run at London’s O2 Arena in 2021. The audience was treated to an unforgettable night, with DJ Skyla Tylaa, The Cavemen, and Masego delivering spectacular opening sets before the Starboy graced the stage. Wizkid performed tracks from his latest album ‘More Love, Less Ego’ and captivated the crowd with renditions of his timeless classics.

After the show, Wizkid was presented with a prestigious Brit Billion award, recognizing his achievement of surpassing 1 billion streams in the UK. He now joins an elite group of artists to perform at Tottenham Stadium this year alongside the likes of Beyoncé and The Red Hot Chili Peppers. The night showcased Wizkid’s global influence and solidified his status as a trailblazing artist in the music industry.

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Here Are The Afro Nation Miami Set Times For 2023

May 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Burna Boy Coachella 2023 Weekend Two — Getty Image

Afrobeats’ footing in the United States is as strong as ever, as became apparent in January. Afro Nation will host its inaugural stateside festival at LoanDepot Park in Miami this weekend, May 27-28, with Burna Boy and Wizkid as its headliners. (The festival will hit Detroit in August.)

Afro Nation revealed the full schedule on Wednesday, May 24.

Burna Boy’s headlining set on Saturday, May 27, is scheduled from 10:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. on the Main Stage. He’ll be preceded by Asake (9:30-10 p.m.), also on the Main Stage, while Uncle Waffles is scheduled to perform on the Piano People Stage from 9-10:30 p.m. Other acts slated for Saturday include Mavado (8:30-9 p.m.), Dadju (7:45-8:15 p.m.), and CKay (7-7:30 p.m.).

On Sunday, May 28, Wizkid will take on the Main Stage from 10:30-11:30 p.m. after the likes of Rema (9:15-10 p.m.), Fireboy DML (8:15-8:45 p.m.), and Beenie Man (7:15-7:45 p.m.). The Piano People Stage will be occupied on Sunday by Major League Djz (9:30-10:30 p.m.), Kamo Mphela (9-9:30 p.m.), TXC (8-9 p.m.), DBN Gogo (7-8 p.m.), Kelvin Momo (6-7 p.m.), and DJ Walgee (5-6 p.m.).

See the full Afro Nation schedule and the site map below, and find more information about the festival here.

Some artists covered here are Warner Music artists. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Swizz Beatz Talks Introducing Burna Boy & Wizkid To The States

May 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Swizz Beatz has been a part of many monumental musical moments. From his tapes with Lil Wayne, to his new EP honoring 50 years of Hip-Hop, Swizz has been a central piece in Hip-Hop history. Recently, the star producer appeared on Amazon Music’s Roundtable Rotation, with Rob Markman, Speedy Morman, Nyla Symone, and Gabe P. During the interview, Swizz Beatz made claims that he introduced America to Afrobeat stars, Burna Boy and Wizkid. He also made even bolder claims regarding his impact on bring Afrobeats to the U.S. audience.

“See, the key thing that you said was you got on a plane and you went to Ghana and now you’re stuck on Afrobeats,” he said to the outlet. Swizz Beatz continued, “I introduced Wizkid to America. I was the first person to play his song.” Not only that, the super producer noted that he and his wife, Alicia Keys, even danced to Wizkid on a trip. Furthermore, Swizz went into more detail about his impact on introducing Afrobeats to America. “[I was the] first person to bring Burna Boy to the States,” he told Speedy and the gang.

Swizz Beatz Makes Bold Claims

Here is a story for you… @MI_Abaga put Wiz on his groundbreaking album “Talk About It” and properly introduced him to the market. @BankyW and @CaptDemuren signed him and put EVERYTHING into pushing him and the artist’s on their label including Banky’s own career. A series of…

— Godwin Tom (@GodwinTom) April 30, 2023

Additionally, Swizz Beatz mentioned, “Actually, he had a Ruff Ryders bandana on and I introduced him on the stage.” The Ruff Ryders producer also noted how the Afrobeats sound is piercing through and how he’s trying to keep the momentum going. “It’s piercing through, by the way. People are more open-minded — they just need the right entry point,” Swizz added. While Swizz Beatz might’ve thought he was showing love for the global success of Afrobeats, others had mixed feelings.

Godwin Tom, managing director of Sony Music Publishing, Nigeria, responded in a tweet detailing Wizkid’s success from his eyes. “Here is a story for you… @MI_Abaga put Wiz on his groundbreaking album ‘Talk About It’ and properly introduced him to the market,” he began. While going into even more detail about the Afrobeats artist’s rise to success he also gave thanks to Swizz and Akon for showing love. However, he didn’t want a false narrative being spun either. “We are making a mistake in allowing others tell our stories and soon we won’t have a story or history and guess what… these videos with Swizz and Akon will be referenced in America,” he tweeted. Is Godwin Tom right? How did you stumble upon Afrobeats? Let us know in the comments!

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Wizkid Revisits ‘More Love, Less Ego’ For Luxurious “Money & Love” Video

March 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Wizkid’s Crafty ‘Money & Love’ Video Uses The Arts To Appreciate The Finer Things

March 30, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Wizkid postponed his More Love, Less Ego Tour to this fall, and at least in the world of his new “Money & Love” video, he’s using his unexpected down time to get even more in touch with his artistic side.

The three-minute visual dropped yesterday, March 29. It begins with Wizkid posted up on a vintage car, admiring a beautiful woman. Once the beat drops, Wizkid appears shirtless and laser-focused on painting. Underneath all of his paints is a magazine titled The People’s News with the headline, “Frustration, credibility doubts as election results trickle days after.”

As Wizkid continues to paint his canvas, more women have arrived around the cars to dance along to the infectious, simmering “Money & Love” soundscape. The cars multiply, day turns to night, and a luxurious night ensues at a pristine mansion. The end of the video reveals that Wizkid has painted a nude woman.

“Money & Love” is the opening track on Wizkid’s More Love, Less Ego album from last November.

Wizkid’s fifth album More Love, Less Ego is just as much of a worldwide message as it is another impressive addition to his discography. Through its 13 songs, Wizkid sought to showcase the many sides of love and how beautiful it can be at its peak,” Uproxx wrote while naming the album among 2022’s Best Afrobeats Albums, also noting, “What makes More Love, Less Ego more impressive is that the calls for love are indirect. Wizkid’s own endeavors in romance are meant to inspire. We watch from afar and desire for something similar in our day-to-day lives. Now, that’s the magic of Wizkid.”

Watch that sentiment flourish in the “Money & Love” video above.

Wizkid’s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ Tour Had More Complications Than He Anticipated, Leading To Postponement

March 2, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Wizkid crafted one of Uproxx’s Best Afrobeats Albums Of 2022 in More Love, Less Ego. It featured Ayra Starr, Don Toliver, Naira Marley, Shenseea, SkilliBeng and Skepta, and it was an instant hit within his sprawling fan base.

Around More Love, Less Ego‘s November release, Wizkid announced a 2023 North American tour. The More Love, Less Ego Tour was scheduled to begin on Friday, March 3, at Houston’s Toyota Center and end on April 7 at The Kia Forum in Los Angeles. But today, March 1, he confirmed a postponement.

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— Wizkid (@wizkidayo) March 1, 2023

“Due to unforeseen logistical circumstances the Wizkid – More Love, Less Ego Tour has been postponed to Fall 2023,” a statement posted to WizKid’s Twitter and Instagram Story read. “All tickets purchased for the originally scheduled shows will be honored on the new dates at the respective venues. Stay tuned for more information. Love, Wiz.”

While fans are probably understandably disappointed, there’s plenty to look forward to before the fall. Wizkid is slated to co-headline Afro Nation’s inaugural festival in Miami. Burna Boy will kick things off as the headliner on May 27, and Wizkid will headline on May 28 before also serving as a headliner at the inaugural Rolling Loud Germany festival in July.

Plus, maybe Wizkid will have more time to work on his next album, seemingly titled SeiLess, also teased back November.

Burna Boy is a Warner Music artist. Uproxx is an independent subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Rolling Loud Germany Tapped Kendrick Lamar, Travis Scott, And Wizkid To Lead The Inaugural 2023 Festival

February 24, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rolling Loud founders Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif are truly looking to make the staple multi-day music festival a global phenomenon. As if organizing the three events this year, including Rolling Loud Los Angeles (set for March), Rolling Loud Thailand (scheduled for April), and Rolling Loud Portugal (scheduled for July), wasn’t enough, the company has announced yet another festival.

Making its inaugural debut in Germany, Rolling Loud is looking to bring its signature energy to the area from July 7th to July 9th. It’s set to be headlined by Wizkid (on July 7), Kendrick Lamar (July 8), and Travis Scott (July 9). Rolling Loud Germany will be held in Messe München, in the heart of the Bavarian capital, Germany’s third-largest city.

Other notable acts slated to perform include Gucci Mane, Lil Uzi Vert, Latto, Metro Boomin, Kodak Black, Joey Badass, Coi Leray, GloRilla, and Lola Brooke.

Although Rolling Loud Germany isn’t set to place until the summer, tickets for the festival will go on sale to the public on Monday, February 27, at noon central European time (6 a.m. ET/3 a.m. PT). To sign up or purchase tickets, visit germany.rollingloud.com.

You can see the full lineup below.