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Wizkid documentary, ‘Love Live Lagos,’ to premiere at Tribeca Film Festival

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1 year ago

April 18, 2025

A documentary chronicling the life and global impact of Nigerian music icon Wizkid, titled ‘Love Live Lagos,’ is set to premiere at the prestigious Tribeca Film Festival in June 2025

A compelling documentary exploring the extraordinary life and career of Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, globally recognized as Wizkid, is slated to premiere at the esteemed Tribeca Film Festival.

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Titled Love Live Lagos, the film offers an in-depth look at Wizkid’s remarkable journey from a celebrated Nigerian music artist to an international phenomenon whose influence has paved the way for African musicians on the global stage.

Love Live Lagos is scheduled for screening at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6, 7, and 11, 2025, promising audiences an intimate portrayal of the artist’s ascent.

The documentary features insightful interviews with key individuals who have played pivotal roles in Wizkid’s journey. These include the legendary five-time Grammy-nominated Afrobeat pioneer Femi Kuti, Wizkid’s manager and partner Jada Pollock, his long-term manager Sunday Are, Julia Adenuga, and Seni Saraki. Their perspectives offer a unique and personal glimpse into the support system that has shaped Wizkid’s illustrious career.

Directed by Karam Gill, Love Live Lagos is being lauded as a powerful narrative that effectively showcases Wizkid’s meteoric rise to global stardom and his profound impact on how Africa is perceived and heard on a global scale through his music.

Adding another layer of engagement for festival attendees, Wizkid and director Karam Gill are scheduled to host a discussion at the festival. During this session, the Nigerian megastar will share personal insights and reflections on his remarkable career trajectory.

This significant project marks Wizkid’s return to film-related endeavors, following the release of a short film five years prior to promote the deluxe version of his Grammy-nominated album, Made in Lagos.

Karam Gill’s documentary further solidifies Wizkid’s enduring legacy, placing him alongside other iconic African musicians such as Fela Kuti and William Onyeabor, whose impactful careers have also been immortalized through film.

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WAKE UP! Art Exhibition Returns for a Second Act

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3 weeks ago

August 27, 2026

Mariam Balogun

The contemporary art and photography exhibition “Wake Up!” is back again for a second edition.

Curated by Awele Onwordi, Wake Up! 2 exhibition pays homage to the Nigerian youth and burgeoning street culture which many of its contributing artists reference in their works.

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Titled “Young, Wild, Free”, the exhibition celebrates the creativity, resilience, freedom and cultural influence found in Nigerian youth.

Taking aim at societal issues and economic concerns, the exhibit reflects the youth and their refusal to compromise or bow despite all the challenges stacked against them while charting youth culture through art, music, fashion, skateboarding, photography and community.

The exhibition will be held, once again, at the Angel and Muse Gallery at 25 Sumbo Jibowu street off Ribadu Road off Awolowo Road in Ikoyi.

It will open on Saturday 5 September 2026 and will run until 11 September 2026
This second edition which focuses on celebrating, nurturing and exploring artistic practices rooted in youth and street culture will feature works from DENCITY and SUPERGLIDER HOUSE.

Exhibiting artists include Ajilore Kehinde – their work is deeply influenced by Nigerian street culture and works of other artists like Slawn, Peters Ejiro, etc, Chuka Onwordi – graphic designer who embodies themes of death, melancholy and beauty in his works, ZIDYEP – Abuja based creative whose works move between digital and physical spaces through art, graphic design and air brushing , Franklyn Okoye – graphic designer and artist whose works explore themes of identity and hyper-reality, Awele Onwordi – founder & curator of WAKE UP and multidisciplinary artist whose practice spans character art, creative logo design, album covers and more , Oluchi Kogolo – digital illustrator whose work explores street culture, personality and storytelling through a raw and playful visual style and Kozetuo Apeji – multidisciplinary artists who work explores experimental approaches to problem solving through both digital and traditional art forms.

Commenting on the exhibition in her curatorial statement, Awele noted that “despite economic instability, limited opportunities and socio-political challenges, Nigerian youth continue to shape culture through music, fashion, art, skateboarding, raves, photography and community.”

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Continuing and harping on the raison d’etre of the exhibition she said, “Young, Wild and Free exists to celebrate Nigerian youth while also creating a platform that supports and amplifies them.”