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Wizkid Joins League Of Global Highest Paid Artists, Gets N245million For India Royal Wedding Performance

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Twenty-eight-year-old Nigerian pop star, Wizkid, has joined the list of highest paid artists in the world, following his performance at a royal wedding in India.

The artist is said to have performed during a royal wedding at one of the world’s top private residences, Umaid Bhawan Palace in India.

He was reported to have been paid 50 million Rupees ($681,200, N245.9 million) to give a live performance, and he got Indians dancing to Soco, Fake Love and more.

According to a post made by @AfricaFactsHub, the Nigerian pop star has joined the list of the highest paid artists in the world after being paid such a huge amount:

“ Wizkid becomes one of the Highest Paid Artists for Bookings in the World, as he performs at a Royal Wedding at one of the world’s top private residences, Umaid Bhawan Palace in India.

“ He was reportedly paid 50 million Rupees ($681,200, N245.9 million).’’

Meanwhile, Wizkid who confirmed his trip to India on his Instagram on Tuesday stated: “Thank U India! Met some amazing people, performed at an amazing wedding and created some amazing memories with my boys’.

The artists started his recording music at age 11 and in 2009, he signed a record deal with Banky W’s record label, Empire Mates Entertainment, and he rose to prominence in 2010.

Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the global hit, “ One Dance”, which reached number one in 15 countries, including the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia.

He was ranked fifth on Forbes and Channel O’s 2013 list of the top 10 richest/bankable African artists and in 2014 he became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million Twitter followers.

The pop star also became the first Afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to Drake’s hit song, “One Dance.’’

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BON Awards Set To Hold Book Reading Tuesday, December 2

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The organisers of the Best of Nollywood (BON) Awards have announced that the Wife of the Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Mrs. Oluremi Hamzat, will lead a distinguished line-up of political figures and Nollywood veterans to a special public reading.

The event, which holds at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 2, will feature the reading of Tomi Falade’s book, a play titled ‘Olobun: Matriarch Of Ondo, Mother Of Legacy’.

Mrs. Hamzat will be joined by the State Secretary to the Government, Mrs. Hundeyin; the Deputy Speaker of LAHA, Hon. Moji Meranda Ojora; the Commissioner for Tourism, Mrs. Toke Benson Awoyinka; and the SA Housing, Hon. Barakat Bakare.

Adding creative star power, they will be accompanied by former BON Awards winners, including Omowunmi Dada, Keppy Ekpeyoung, Segun Arinze, and Stan Eze.

Olobun is a compelling historical play by Tomi Falade that explores the dramatic origins of a major Yoruba Kingdom, and is predominantly set during the tumultuous 15th-century Oyo Empire.

The story revolves around the birth of twins to Alaafin Oluaso, the abolition of killing twin babies, and how a woman rose to a place of power in Yoruba Land.

Ultimately, the book serves as a journalistic and dramatic account of the journey that culminates in the founding of the great Ondo Kingdom, presenting the character Olobun as the living proof of a powerful legacy born from destiny.

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Wema Bank Davido 5ive Tour Travels Across 4 Regions Of Nigeria, Over 80k Fans In Attendance [PHOTOS]

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Wema Bank, Nigeria’s most innovative bank and pioneer of Africa’s first fully digital bank, ALAT, has once again taken centre stage in grand style, collaborating with Africa’s biggest Afrobeats artiste, David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido, on the Nigeria leg of his 5ive Tour. The Tour, which hit its 4th city on November 9, 2025, has recorded over 80,000 attendees so far.

Davido kicked off the 5ive tour earlier in 2025, commemorating the release of his 5th studio album, 5ive, with a world tour that covered numerous cities across the globe. The 5ive tour, a massive success since its launch, took over global headlines on October 14, 2025, when Davido announced that he would be bringing the tour back home to Nigeria where it all started, collaborating with none other than his longtime financial partner and banking family, Wema Bank.

Unsurprisingly, Wema Bank rose to the occasion in grand style, dominating the Nigerian leg of the 5ive tour across 4 locations so far: Uyo, Yola, Enugu, and most recently, Ibadan. These 4 locations have covered all 4 regions of the country, demonstrating an intentional sense of diversity and inclusion. The Bank, in its usual standard of raising the bar, brought a new wave of glamour, sophistication and excitement that shook the industry, resulting in what has become the biggest studio tour in Africa, brought to you by Wema Bank.

From providing its customers with exclusive access to experience the tour as regular or VIP guests to giving out high-quality trendy Davido 5ive tour merch that every Nigerian couldn’t wait to rock with pride, Wema Bank took the nation by storm as major sponsor of the 5ive Tour. With commendation and kudos trooping in from Nigerians across the globe, Wema Bank has undoubtedly won the hearts of millions, cementing its reputation as the innovative youth-centric bank that remains in touch with the needs and lifestyles of its customers.

A dynamically synergic duo, Wema Bank and Davido have executed what is arguably the biggest finance-entertainment collaboration, totally redefining what it means for banking to seamlessly integrate with lifestyle as needs continue to evolve.

All anticipation now builds up to December 14, 2025, when Wema Bank will once again take the 5ive tour to Nigerians right here in Nigeria; this time in the capital city of Abuja. Anyone interested in getting a free ticket or getting access to the highly sought after Davido 5ive Tour merch is encouraged to follow @wemabank on Instagram, X and Facebook to stay tuned as the #Wema5iveAliveTour continues to unfold.

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AMAA 2025: Made Kuti Headlines 2025 Edition As Over 150 Film Practitioners Set To Attend

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Talented Afrobeat singer and multi instrumentalist, Omorinmade Kuti aka Made Kuti is billed to thrill as over 500 African film practitioners across the African continent and diaspora have confirmed their attendance for the 21st edition of the Africa Movie Academy Awards, AMAA.

The awards ceremony is scheduled to be held on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at the Balmoral Convention Centre, inside Sheraton Hotel, Ikeja GRA, Lagos.

The Chief Operating Officer of AMAA, Mr Tony Anih, made this known recently at the AMAA secretariat situated in Ikeja, GRA, Lagos.

Anih informed that the 21st edition of AMAA will be spiced up with musical performances from some of the biggest and best music stars in continental genres.

Reacting to the expectations about the night, AMAA’s technical director, Mr Kingsley James expressed that it will be a night to remember as all hands are on deck to make the 21st edition not only special but memorable like the previous editions.

James also noted that the music artists performing have been carefully selected from Africa knowing fully well their dexterity and brilliance in African genre of music.

“We have an impeccable and African line up that would wow all attendees. For musical performances, the cast will be led by Made Kuti, the hugely talented multi-instrumentalist and grandson of Afrobeat progenitor, Fela Anikulapo Kuti. Also billed to perform at 2024 AMAA are DJ Kenchello and the Ebony band will also be on the band stand to thrill attendees to a memorable night,” said James.

Also expected to grace the occasion include Nollywood stars and dignitaries from different walks of life.

On Friday, November 7, the Africa Film Academy, AFA, the producers of AMAA, will hold the Africa Fashion show in Lagos. The event heralded the Fashion weekend in Lagos, Nigeria.

“The 21st edition of the AMAA is a big deal like other editions and the board of AFA, owners of the continental film awards have concluded to roll out drums and make this edition memorable to all African filmmakers, creatives, nominees, and everyone who had ever been on the AMAA stage.

“We are not just going to be rolling out in a big way, we are intentional about making the 2025 edition one of the best AMAAs that Africans will celebrate the gathering of several African film practitioners and creatives. This has always been what our late sister and founder, Peace Maria Ogechi Anyiam-Osigwe had been planning and wished for before her death and we will actualize the dream to the glory of God, legacy of PMO and lofty strides of the African film sector,” Dr. Raymond Anyiam-Osigwe said.

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