- Wizkid has been honored by the Hollywood Bowl for a significant achievement in the music industry.
- He is recognized as the first African artist to earn a gold record in the United States.
- This milestone places him ahead of other prominent African artists like Burna Boy and Davido.
Afrobeats superstar Wizkid has once again sparked conversation after being honoured by the renowned Hollywood Bowl in the United States for an unprecedented achievement that places him ahead of fellow African giants like Burna Boy and Davido.
In a tweet currently stirring reactions across social media platforms, Hollywood Bowl hailed Wizkid as the first African artist to earn a gold record in the US, a feat that has etched his name in history and reignited debates within the Afrobeats fanbase, especially among Wizkid FC, 30BG, and the Outsiders.
The singer is also scheduled to perform on June 22 at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles alongside Derrick Hodge and the Color of Noize Orchestra a move widely seen as a confirmation of his dominance on the international stage.
The venue tweeted:
“@wizkidayo music is rooted in his home of Nigeria, but he’s a global sensation. See the first African artist ever to have a gold record in the US,” while announcing the upcoming performance.
With a single post, Hollywood Bowl rekindled fierce online debates, as supporters of other Afrobeats stars rushed to defend their favourites amidst the rising celebration of Wizkid’s milestone.
See some comments below:
@good_456910:“Davido still dey find TV wey e go steal when Wiz get him first gold and platinum record in the US”
@simonwizhard:“First African Artist to ever have a gold record in the US. Atlantic boy come see ur mate ooo @davido”
@RemyOlami1,:“That’s the Greatest of all time. Eleniyan for a reason!”
@DonWilliam01 simply:“Biggest artist in the whole world! Global Machala!”
@teetunez_94:”Una go just dey argue with greatness, Machala no dey their level abeg. Facts no be noise.”
