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  • Wizkid and Jada P Spotted in Rare Romantic Getaway Photos

    Wizkid and Jada P Spotted in Rare Romantic Getaway Photos

    Wizkid’s longtime partner and manager, Jada P, shared rare romantic vacation photos that quickly trended across Nigerian social media, reinforcing the couple’s reputation for privacy and selective visibility.

    The images show a relaxed Wizkid leaning into a softer, more mature public aesthetic that has increasingly defined his brand in recent years.

    Fans speculate the trip may precede a major music announcement, as Wizkid has been teasing new material and hints from his circle suggest a more personal project.

    Echotitbits take: Jada P remains the strategic architect behind Wizkid’s global expansion. These controlled glimpses humanize the brand without breaking the aura of exclusivity that keeps ‘Starboy’ culturally magnetic. Expect a major announcement once they are back in their primary base.
    Source: Legit.ng – https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1611141-wizkid-jada-p-spotted-a-romantic-date-fans-gush-sweet-moment-iyawo-oga/ 2026-01-26
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  • Wizkid and Asake Drop Joint EP “REAL” to Massive Streaming Numbers

    Wizkid and Asake Drop Joint EP “REAL” to Massive Streaming Numbers

    Soundcity reports that Afrobeats stars Wizkid and Asake have unexpectedly released a collaborative EP titled *REAL*. The project—anchored by the single “Jogodo”—is already generating heavy activity across Spotify and Apple Music Nigeria, with early indications of record‑level daily streaming performance.

    The release has also dominated social traffic, with Daily Post and Vanguard amplifying the wider fan frenzy and the rapid search interest around the lyrics.

    **Echotitbits take:** Wizkid is pivoting. By teaming up with Asake—the king of the “Neo‑Fuji” sound—he is keeping relevance locked in with the younger street‑pop demographic. It is a strategic move that also counters claims his recent sound has grown too mellow for Lagos’ club circuit.

    Source: Vanguard – https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/wizkid-asake-release-joint-ep-real-vol-1/ 2026-01-23

    Photo Credit: Vanguard  (January 23, 2026)

  • Wizkid Teases New Project with Cryptic Visuals

    Wizkid Teases New Project with Cryptic Visuals

    According to @wizkidayo on X, a new visual teaser has been released, sparking intense speculation about an upcoming album or single. The short, aesthetic clip features the singer in a minimalist setting, consistent with the refined branding he has adopted in recent years.

    Wizkid’s fanbase, known as the “Wizkid FC,” has immediately begun dissecting the video for clues about the release date. The singer has been relatively quiet on social media, making this sudden update a major event in the African music landscape.

    NotJustOk reported that the teaser pushed conversation across social platforms. The Guardian Nigeria also amplified fan anticipation, with commentary suggesting listeners expect a genre-bending project from Starboy.

    Echotitbits take

    Wizkid’s “silence, then precision” rollout playbook remains effective in sustaining megastar mystique. If this becomes a surprise drop window, expect rapid chart traction and strong social velocity.

    Source: Facebook — https://web.facebook.com/groups/629289504429956/posts/1701592123866350/?_rdc=1&_rdr# (January 22, 2026)

    Photo credit: Facebook 2026-01-22

  • Wizkid Teases Mystery Album Cover and February Release Date

    Wizkid Teases Mystery Album Cover and February Release Date

    Wizkid Teases Mystery Album Cover and February Release Date

    Wizkid posted a cryptic, minimalist teaser with “02.2026,” sparking speculation about a February release and a new R&B-infused Afrobeats direction.

    Social chatter and cross-platform reposts continued to push the story, with fans and commentators dissecting the visuals, branding, and potential next moves.

    Echotitbits take: Wizkid’s quiet-to-cryptic rollout remains one of the most effective marketing plays in Nigerian pop. A February window positions him for sustained chart impact and a strong run into the 2026–2027 awards cycle.

    Source: eiighanaafrica — https://eiighanaafrica.com/news/wizkid-teases-new-album-release-date-with-surprise-listening-party-in-lagos 2026-01-21
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    2026-01-21

  • Wizkid’s Lagos Pop-In With Gunna Turns Detty December Fest Into a Viral Night

    Wizkid’s Lagos Pop-In With Gunna Turns Detty December Fest Into a Viral Night

    2025-12-30 09:00:00
    According to Channels Television, Wizkid made an unannounced appearance at Gunna’s Detty December Fest show in Lagos, sparking one of the loudest crowd moments of the season.
    Clips from inside the venue show the pair linking up on stage and running through their collaboration “Forever Be Mine,” with fans treating the cameo like a headline set.
    The surprise has also reignited talk about more cross-Atlantic stage linkups during Nigeria’s December concert run, especially as Lagos keeps attracting global guests.

    Other reporting and posts backing the moment include Detty December Fest (Instagram): “Unmatched energy… @gunna brought the heat to Lagos” and REVOLT (Instagram): “The crowd rightfully went crazy…”.

    Echotitbits take:
    This is Detty December at full throttle—surprise cameos, global guests, and clips built for replay. Watch for whether Wizkid and Gunna push the collaboration harder with additional live dates, a remix, or an official visual as 2026 planning begins.
    Source: ChannelsTV — December 30, 2025 — https://www.channelstv.com/2025/12/30/video-wizkid-makes-surprise-performance-at-gunnas-detty-december-fest-show/
    ChannelsTV
    2025-12-30
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  • Wizkid embraces the ‘boring’ label as fans praise his low-drama brand

    Wizkid embraces the ‘boring’ label as fans praise his low-drama brand

    Photo credit: Daily Post

    2025-12-22 11:20:00

    According to Daily Post, Wizkid described himself as “boring” in a reflection about fame, leaning into privacy and a low-drama identity rather than spectacle.

    The comment resonated because it counters the usual celebrity archetype: loud, always online, always explaining. For many fans, the “silent excellence” brand is part of Wizkid’s long-running appeal.

    It also ties to a broader shift: Nigerian A-listers increasingly curate distance—posting less, speaking selectively, and letting music carry the message.

    Social reposts repeated the line “I see myself as a boring person,” while fan coverage across platforms amplified the same quote as a personality headline.

    Echotitbits take: This is branding as personality. Watch whether the next rollout (music/feature/appearance) leans into this “quiet” positioning—or whether it’s simply a candid line that fans are over-indexing.

    Source: Daily Post— Dec 22, 2025 — https://dailypost.ng/2025/12/19/i-see-myself-as-boring-wizkid/

  • Remember on Replay: Wizkid Reveals the Song He Wants Asake to Sing at His Wedding

    Remember on Replay: Wizkid Reveals the Song He Wants Asake to Sing at His Wedding

    Photo Credit: Photo via Gistmania / Apple Music / @wizkidayo

    Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji “Wizkid” Balogun has once again sent fans into wedding speculation mode after revealing the exact song he wants at his big day – and the artiste he wants performing it live. During a recent Apple Music radio appearance with Asake and DJ Tunez, Wizkid said he wants Asake to perform “Remember” at his wedding.

    Wizkid explained that Asake’s breakout track “Omo Ope” turned him into a fan from first listen, but it is the more reflective “Remember” that stole his heart and earned a permanent place on his imaginary wedding playlist. The Starboy boss called the song “an amazing record” and told Asake directly on air that it has to be played on his wedding day.

    Big Wiz did not stop at song choices. He went on to shower Asake with heavy compliments, describing him as one of the most special vocalists in Africa and even the world. According to him, Asake’s voice is a blessing to African music and proof that the new wave of Afrobeats talent is here to stay.

    This is not the first time Wizkid has teased an upcoming wedding, and social media users again joked that Starboy has been “planning” this wedding for years. Still, his comments have added fresh fuel to fan fantasies about a high-profile Starboy ceremony – with Asake on the mic and “Remember” as the soundtrack.

    Source: Instagram/@wizkidayo, Gistmania – report on Wizkid saying Asake will perform at his wedding.