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  • 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)

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  • 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 Crosses 10 Billion Spotify Streams, Extending Afrobeats’ Global Run

    Wizkid Crosses 10 Billion Spotify Streams, Extending Afrobeats’ Global Run

    In an update published by The Guardian, Wizkid reportedly became the first African artiste to surpass 10 billion Spotify streams across all credits, reinforcing Afrobeats’ expanding global footprint.

    The milestone reflects catalog strength and the power of collaborations that pull African music into wider streaming ecosystems.

    It also boosts leverage for touring, brand partnerships, and label negotiations as streaming metrics increasingly shape market value.

    The Nation also reported “10billion Spotify streams,” while Vanguard similarly described him as the first African artiste to pass the 10-billion threshold.

    Echotitbits take: Watch the next strategic move—new releases and touring. Streaming dominance often precedes a major global tour cycle.

    Source: AfrobeatsMag — https://afrobeatsmagazine.com/wizkid-becomes-first-afrobeats-artist-to-reach-10-billion-spotify-streams/ January 10, 2026

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  • Wizkid reportedly becomes first African act to cross 10B Spotify streams

    Wizkid reportedly becomes first African act to cross 10B Spotify streams

    According to Vanguard, Wizkid has been reported as the first African artiste to hit 10 billion total streams on Spotify, fueling renewed debate about Afrobeats’ global penetration and catalog longevity.

    The milestone also places other top African streamers in context, highlighting how streaming has become a scoreboard for fanbases, labels, and touring leverage.

    Beyond bragging rights, numbers like this can shape brand pricing, festival bookings, and negotiating power for catalogue deals as Afrobeats becomes more data-driven globally.

    • Techloy (Web): “Wizkid… becoming the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total streams on Spotify.”
    • Pulse Nigeria (Web): “Wizkid… 10 billion Spotify streams…”

    Echotitbits take: Streaming milestones are market signals. Watch for playlist/editorial boosts, headline festival slots, and whether Wizkid’s camp ties the moment to a special live run or surprise release.

    Source: Vanguard — 2026-01-09 — https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/01/wizkid-becomes-first-african-artiste-to-hit-10-billion-streams-on-spotify/

    Source: Vanguard 2026-01-09
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  • Wizkid Reported to Cross 10 Billion Total Spotify Streams, a First for Africa

    Wizkid Reported to Cross 10 Billion Total Spotify Streams, a First for Africa

    Techloy reports that Wizkid has become the first African artist to surpass 10 billion total Spotify streams across all credits, powered by years of global hits and features such as Drake’s “One Dance.”

    Pulse and The Beat 99 also highlighted the milestone, describing it as another sign of Afrobeats’ growing digital reach worldwide.

    Online tracking accounts have celebrated the achievement as a continent-wide win, as fans mark the number as a new streaming-era benchmark.

    Echotitbits Take: Beyond bragging rights, 10B streams is leverage—expect it to show up in tour pricing, brand deals, and every “greatest African pop run” debate for the rest of the decade.

    Source: TVC – https://www.tvcnews.tv/wizkid-becomes-first-african-to-reach-10b-spotify-streams-seals-spot-as-afrobeats-giant/ 2026-01-08
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  • Wizkid and Davido’s Cousin Spotted Together Amidst Family Feud

    Wizkid and Davido’s Cousin Spotted Together Amidst Family Feud

    In a video shared by @mazitundeednut on Instagram, Davido’s cousin was seen partying in a popular Lagos nightclub alongside Wizkid, just months after a heated social media exchange between the two music titans. The footage, which has since gone viral, shows a surprisingly cordial atmosphere, leading fans to speculate about a potential ‘cold war’ thaw.

    The sighting is particularly notable given the public insults traded between Wizkid and Davido’s family members late last year. Social media sleuths have been analyzing every frame of the clip, questioning whether this indicates a move toward reconciliation between the ‘Big 3′ stars or if the family ties are simply independent of the music industry beef.

    While neither Davido nor Wizkid has commented directly on the outing, the clip has dominated conversations on X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok. Some fans argue that the ’30BG’ and ‘Wizkid FC’ fanbases should take a cue from the stars’ associates and embrace peace.

    As reported by Legit NG, ‘Davido’s cousin was spotted enjoying time with Wizkid in a club months after the singer insulted her father, sparking massive reactions.’ Adding to the buzz, Naija News noted: ‘The viral video has raised eyebrows as fans question the dynamics of the ongoing rivalry.’

    Echotitbits take: In the Nigerian music industry, optics are everything. While this could be a simple case of people being in the same space, the timing suggests a tactical move or a genuine disregard for the ‘beef’ by those closest to the artists.

    Source: Legit NG — https://www.legit.ng/entertainment/celebrities/1690902-davidos-cousin-spotted-enjoying-time-wizkid-a-club-months-singer-insulted-father/ January 5, 2026
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  • Wizkid’s surprise appearance at Gunna’s Lagos set turns Detty December Fest into a headline

    Wizkid’s surprise appearance at Gunna’s Lagos set turns Detty December Fest into a headline

    2026-01-02 09:00:00

    In a report published by BellaNaija, Wizkid made a surprise appearance during Gunna’s Detty December Fest performance, sending the crowd into instant frenzy.

    The moment is being shared as another example of Lagos’ December pipeline—global acts arriving, then colliding with Nigerian star power on stage.

    Beyond the hype, fans are already asking the practical question: was it a one-off cameo, or the start of a wider collaboration push?

    • Vanguard (Outlet): “Wizkid thrilled fans with a surprise appearance.”
    • Instagram clip share (Instagram): “Moment Wizkid joined Gunna on stage.”

    Echotitbits take: Surprise stage link-ups now function like mini marketing campaigns: the clips travel, the festival gets free press, and both artists benefit from cross‑audience exposure. Watch next for any official reposts, backstage footage, or remix chatter—those are usually the signals that a viral performance is being turned into a deliberate rollout.

    Source: BellaNaija — December 31, 2025 — https://www.bellanaija.com/2025/12/wizkid-gunna-surprise-detty-december-fest/

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  • Tiwa Savage hints at a full-circle moment with Wizkid after seven years

    Tiwa Savage hints at a full-circle moment with Wizkid after seven years

    2026-01-01 09:40:00

    In a post shared by @notjustok, Tiwa Savage is quoted reflecting on sharing a stage with Wizkid again—described as a seven-year full-circle moment.

    Fans immediately leaned into nostalgia, reading it as a sign of renewed warmth between two major Afrobeats stars.

    • Cool FM (Instagram): “7 years later”
    • Pulse Nigeria: “Tiwa Savage and Wizkid”

    Echotitbits take: In Afrobeats, “moments” often become strategy. If this energy holds, watch for a studio link-up or surprise feature run in early 2026; otherwise it may remain Detty-December nostalgia packaged for content.

    Source: Instagram — December 31, 2025 — https://www.instagram.com/p/DS5KQE3CPyT/

    Instagram December 31, 2025
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  • 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/
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    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

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    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/