Wizkid Trends After Allegedly Receiving N3.3 Billion ($2.1M) for Morocco Festival Performance
Award-Winning Artist Set to Headline Morocco’s Mawazine Festival in 2025
Nigerian superstar Wizkid (real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun) has sparked online reactions following reports of his lucrative deal to perform at Morocco’s prestigious Mawazine Festival in June 2025.
The “Piece of My Heart” hitmaker will headline the festival’s 20th edition, with sources claiming he was paid a staggering $2.1 million (approximately N3.3 billion) for the appearance.
Tour Cancellations Precede Major Festival Booking
This development comes days after Wizkid made headlines for canceling his North American Morayo Live Tour, followed by additional cancellations of shows in Berlin, Paris, and other European cities.
About the Mawazine Festival
The Mawazine Festival, held annually in Rabat, Morocco, is one of Africa’s largest music events with a capacity to accommodate over 2.7 million attendees. Known for attracting global superstars, the festival represents a significant milestone in Wizkid’s international career.
Fan Reactions to the News
The reported performance fee has generated significant buzz among fans and industry observers:
- @na_me_be_lui_: “While they’re worrying about canceled shows, he’s bagging their entire net worth without even announcing it himself.”
- @kontrimann: “This is why Davido always gets jealous of Wizkid – these kinds of paychecks make people wonder.”
- @ebusdomprint: “The biggest for a reason – celebrity to all celebrities.”
- @ends_luxury: “Baba said ‘return their money, I don’t want to stress myself, let me collect this one and go rest at home.'”
Some fans speculated the Morocco deal might explain Wizkid’s recent tour cancellations, with @4pf4lyf commenting: “Probably the reason why he canceled all his tours.”
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