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Wizkid earns nomination at SEC Awards 2024
Wizkid, the acclaimed artist, has been nominated for Best International Male Artist at the SEC Awards 2024.
Alongside esteemed artists like Bad Bunny, Jung Kook, The Weeknd, Travis Scott, Jimin, Troye Sivan, and Zayn, Wizkid has secured a nomination for this prestigious category at the SEC Awards, which celebrates filmmakers and musicians in Brazil. In 2023, Jung Kook clinched the International Male Artist title. Voting for the 2024 awards commences on April 26.
Wizkid gets nominated for a Brazilian Award “Sec Awards” 2024 in Best International Male Artiste category alongside The Weeknd, Bad Bunny, Jung Kook and Travis Scott. 🦅🎶 pic.twitter.com/EtitRPuNbw
— African Folder (@africanfolder) April 17, 2024
In addition to his nomination, Wizkid recently wowed audiences with a performance of his hit single “Essence” alongside Tems and Justin Bieber at Coachella 2024. Fans were ecstatic with the surprise appearance on the festival’s second day, marking both Justin Bieber’s first performance of 2024 and Wizkid’s debut on a major US stage. Further stoking anticipation, Wizkid was spotted with Justin Bieber in a recording studio on April 18, 2024.
WizKid x Justin Beiber 🦅 pic.twitter.com/q2Hy91Pifn
— NOTJUSTOK (@NOTJUSTOK) April 18, 2024
Recall, Wizkid’s album “Made in Lagos (Deluxe)” continues its record-breaking spree, surpassing an impressive 800 million streams on Spotify. This landmark solidifies the album’s status as a global phenomenon and marks yet another milestone in Wizkid’s illustrious career.
The deluxe version, released in 2021, introduced several chart-topping tracks to the original album, including the Essence remix featuring Justin Bieber and Mood with BNXN. These additions propelled the album’s success even further, widening its audience and amplifying its cultural impact.
“Made in Lagos (Deluxe)” isn’t merely a commercial triumph; it has become a cultural touchstone. Its fusion of Afrobeat rhythms and contemporary pop sounds has resonated with listeners worldwide, establishing Wizkid as a pivotal figure in the global dissemination of Afrobeats.
This achievement adds to Wizkid’s recent milestone of becoming the first African artist to surpass 5 billion total streams on Spotify across all his credits. With “Made in Lagos (Deluxe)” still gaining momentum, it’s evident that Wizkid’s journey of breaking records is far from over.