The king of Afrobeats is making a stop in Rabat. On June 26, 2025, Nigerian superstar Wizkid will take the stage at OLM Souissi as part of the 20th edition of the Mawazine Festival: Rhythms of the World. The night promises to be electric, bringing the heartbeat of Lagos straight to the Moroccan capital.
Wizkid isn’t just a leading figure in Afrobeats—he’s one of the most influential African artists of his generation. His breakout tracks like “Essence,” “Ojuelegba,” and “Come Closer” didn’t just put Nigerian music on the global map—they redefined it. He’s shared the spotlight with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Drake, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown, and in the process, carved out a historic path. In fact, he became the first Nigerian artist to break into the Billboard Hot 100 with the chart-topping hit “One Dance,” his collaboration with Drake.
Another major milestone came with “Essence,” his duet with Tems, which became the first Nigerian track to go platinum in the United States. Since then, Wizkid has continued to stack up record-breaking numbers, racking up more than five billion streams across music platforms and solidifying his place in global pop culture.
In 2024, he returned with Morayo, an introspective album praised for its artistic depth and featuring collaborations with Brent Faiyaz and Tiakola. He followed it up just months later with KESE, a bold new project that’s already being hailed as a defining chapter in his career. Fans and critics alike have embraced the album, further cementing his status as a powerhouse at the height of his creative journey.
Now in the midst of a massive world tour—with sold-out shows in Paris, New York, Toronto, and Berlin—Wizkid is heading to Rabat for what promises to be an unforgettable performance. More than just a concert, this will be a cultural moment, where continents collide and Moroccan fans get a front-row seat to the global sound of modern Africa.
By bringing Wizkid to its stage, the Mawazine Festival once again proves its commitment to showcasing the best of world music. With Afrobeats taking center stage, the festival honors a genre that is vibrant, infectious, and deeply rooted in African rhythm. And with Wizkid as the night’s main event, June 26 is already shaping up to be one of the highlights of summer 2025.
