From Ojuelegba To London — Wizkid Becomes First African To Perform At The 02Arena In London

History was made on Saturday in the UK when Nigerian Singer Ayodele Balogun, better known as Wizkid, performed to a sold out crowd of 20,000 at The 02 Arena, London. 

With the feat, Wizkid became the first Africa-based artiste to perform at the arena, earning a spot on a stage that had been graced by the likes of Drake, Beyonce and Adele.

Wizkid was ushered onto the stage by Liberian super model, Naomi Campbell. Welcoming him, she said: “Today is a historic day; 2018, 25 of May is a historic day for Afrobeat music in 02 Arena. I want to congratulate Wiz for putting out this wonderful event.”

Wizkid breezed onto the stage with his two hands in the air — a signature style of the legendary Fela Anikulapo Kuti who is regarded as the creator of Afrobeats. 
Speaking after performing ‘Manya’, Wizkid told the massive crowd in adulterated English: “Na because of una I dey…