Vevo Originals: Wizkid Takes NYC

After releasing his recent project “Sounds From The Other Side” Wizkid has brought the EP to life by performing in several spots across the World. His most recent pop up spot was at the Sob’s in NYC which sold out tickets swiftly. The 27 year old Nigerian singer teamed up with Vevo to bring us a short clip of his NYC show.

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“As a child he was known as Lil Prinz. But WizKid isn’t a child anymore. And the 27-year-old Nigerian singer isn’t known only on the Afrobeats scene anymore, either.

Riding some irresistibly slinky grooves, he’s rolling with hip-hop heavyweights like Drake, R&B titans like Ty Dolla $ign, and spreading the word with a handful of impressive records, including ‘Sweet Love,’ ‘Ayo,’ and the new mixtape ‘Sounds From the Other Side.’ We connected with him at a pop-up show in NYC during a recent US visit (he’s touring with Future this summer and fall) and learned about partying in Lagos, the power of Afrobeats rhythms, and his dedication to his fans.

Director: Cameron Robert & Anupa Mistry
Producer: Anupa Mistry”