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Wizkid’s Lagos–to–Global Journey Hits Your Screen in HBO’s “Long Live Lagos”
HBO’s Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, premiering December 11, follows the artist’s rise from Lagos to global stages through music, memory and cultural history.
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HBO has released the trailer for a new documentary tracing Wizkid’s rise from Surulere to becoming the first African artist to headline Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Directed by Karam Gill and executive-produced by Bill Simmons, the film offers a close look at the moments, memories and milestones that shaped his journey.
The documentary follows Wizkid in the months leading up to his landmark London performance, placing his story within the wider expansion of Afrobeats and the long-standing cultural connections between Nigeria and the United Kingdom. Through exclusive footage and interviews, it revisits his early years in Lagos, his steady climb in the industry and the way his music has travelled across continents.
Contributors including Femi Anikulapo–Kuti, Julie Adenuga, Sunday Are, Jada Pollock, Seni Saraki, Karen Binns and long-time fans reflect on his influence and the pride many Nigerians feel watching his success. Their perspectives help frame Wizkid’s achievements as more than personal wins — but part of a wider shift in how African music and identity are represented on global stages.
“Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” premieres on 11 December on HBO and will stream on Max, joining the network’s ongoing Music Box series, known for spotlighting defining stories in contemporary music. This instalment captures Wizkid at a key moment in his career, acknowledging both the city that shaped him and the audience that continues to carry his sound across the world.
