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Wizkid Reportedly Earns Record-Breaking $3 Million for Performance at AIA Sound Festival in Denmark
Nigerian global music sensation Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is once again the centre of attention, this time for reportedly pocketing a staggering $3 million for a single performance.
The Grammy-winning superstar is said to have received the massive paycheck for headlining the AIA Sound Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark, on August 2, 2025. The amount, when converted, is around ₦4.5 billion, making it one of the highest ever reported fees for an African artist at a single event.
According to a report shared by media outlet Afrika World, which cited CNN as its source, the payment sets a new record, positioning Wizkid as the highest-paid African performer of all time.
The post, which has since gone viral, read:
“Nigeria’s 🇳🇬 Afrobeats superstar Wizkid was paid a record-breaking $3 million to headline the AIA Sound Festival in Copenhagen, Denmark 🇩🇰 making him the highest-paid African artist of all time. From Lagos to the world, Big Wiz continues to raise the bar for African music globally.”
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In response to the buzz, Wizkid’s close collaborator, DJ Tunez, who recently trended for pampering the star with a feast of jollof rice, suya, spaghetti, plantain, and more in Denmark, jokingly demanded a cut of the mega deal.
He commented playfully under the post:
“My 10% oooo! 😂”
The news has sparked excitement across social media, with fans hailing Wizkid for continuing to break boundaries and elevate Afrobeats on the world stage. From humble beginnings in Surulere to multimillion-dollar performances across the globe, Big Wiz is proving that African music knows no limits.