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Wizkid and Tems made a surprise appearance at Coachella, joining Justin Bieber on stage for a high-energy performance of “Essence (Remix)” that sparked massive crowd reaction.
Nigerian stars Wizkid, Ayra Starr, and Vybz Kartel dominated the 2026 MOBO Awards in Manchester, with UK talents Olivia Dean and Jim Legxacy also taking top honours across music and media categories.
Wizkid has surpassed Burna Boy to become Africa’s top-selling artist, reaching 13.19 million Equivalent Album Sales and cementing Afrobeats’ global influence.
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