Nigerian singer and songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, is dominating social media trends.
The 33-year-old Afrobeats star held his concert at the home ground of Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur into the early hours of Sunday, July 30, 2023.
It was a sold-out event for Wizkid, as he became the first African artist to sell out the venue.
Wizkid and football
Music fans that attended the concert have been raving about the performance of the Afrobeats legend on social media.
However, Wizkid is also trending on social media because of his involvement in football.
During the build-up to the concert, Wizkid showcased his football juggling skills in a video that went viral.
Wizkid and Bukayo Saka team up
At the concert, Wizkid teamed up with English professional footballer Bukayo Ayoyinka Saka.
As his name would suggest, Saka, who plays for England, was born to Nigerian parents.
The 21-year-old Saka was recently in Nigeria for vacation and was excited to connect with his roots.
He came out to support Wizkid as Arsenal after defeating Barcelona 5-3 in the United States of America are back in London for the rest of the pre-season preparations.
Saka, who plays for Arsenal, braved the critics to go support Wizkid performing at the Gunners North London rivals stadium, Tottenham Hotspur.
The video of Saka and Wizkid embracing and having a conversation went viral.
Some fans were questioning if Wizkid was taller than Saka due to their interaction.
Wizkid went on to have an exceptional performance based on the reviews on social media.
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