Press materials position Wizkid as one of Africa’s most commercially successful musicians, noting collaborations with Drake, Chris Brown, and Skepta, and argue that streaming platforms enable his music to cross borders.

A new HBO documentary, Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, examines Wizkid’s global impact on African identity and how his music helps reclaim African narratives from colonial legacies.

At Tribeca’s world premiere, Wizkid revealed the birth of his newborn daughter on the red carpet, underscoring the film’s personal and vulnerable tone.

Wizkid notes the 24-hour camera coverage gave unprecedented access and moments he hadn’t realized were captured, reinforcing the film’s authentic, intimate storytelling.

The trailer and premiere are framed as evidence of a narrative focused on vulnerability, legacy, and African pride in Wizkid’s life and music.

Wizkid discusses how his upbringing shaped his connection to music and his mission to educate the world about Nigerian culture.

The film credits Fela Kuti as a major influence and features Wizkid’s tattoo honoring the Afrobeat pioneer.

The trailer, released in early November, portrays Wizkid as a Nigerian national hero, tracing his journey from Lagos to the United Kingdom to underscore his cross-border influence.

Directed by Karam Gill, the documentary charts Wizkid’s rise from Lagos streets to a 2023 headline at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, highlighting Africa’s first sellout there.