Wizkid’s Rise From Lagos Streets To Global Spotlight Captured in New HBO Documentary

HBO’s new documentary charts Wizkid’s journey from Lagos beginnings to becoming the first African artist to sell out Tottenham Stadium.

HBO is set to release a powerful new documentary, Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, chronicling the Nigerian superstar’s rise from the streets of Lagos to global music dominance. Directed by Karam Gill and executive produced by Bill Simmons, the film premieres on December 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT and will also stream on Max.

The documentary traces Wizkid’s evolution from a teenager crafting music in Surulere to headlining London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in 2023 making him the first African artist to achieve the feat. Through exclusive footage and interviews, the film places his journey within the broader global ascent of Afrobeats.

Music legends and cultural voices, including Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, describe Wizkid as a symbol of hope and artistic breakthrough for Nigeria. The film also explores his self-made rise, the cultural bridges between Nigeria and the United Kingdom, and how his success helped propel Afrobeats into a worldwide force.