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Wizkid Becomes First African Artist to Sell Out Iconic Hollywood Bowl
On Sunday, June 22, Wizkid carried out a remarkable performance at the iconic Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
Noluthando Buthelezi
The singer-songwriter who is behind global megahits like "One Dance," "Essence," and the Grammy-winning Beyoncé collaboration "Brown Skin Girl" collaborated with Derrick Hodge and the Color of Noize Orchestra to bring audience members an electrifying night of music. His debut at the bowl hails him as the first African act to sell out the venue, which has hosted performances from The Beatles, Jay-Z, Adele, and more.
International music analytics platform ChartMasters recently recognized the Nigerian-born hitmaker for reaching over 20 billion audio-on-demand streams.
Jamaican dancehall star Sensei kicked off the night, setting the tone with a vibrant fusion of Afrobeats, dancehall, and orchestral sounds. He amped up the energy when he brought out newcomer Asake as a surprise guest, sending the crowd into a frenzy.
Following the stellar performance, Wizkid shared a video on social media, expressing gratitude to his team for the show's success.
