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| Wizkid |
Billboard Afrobeats Boss: Dominated the US Afrobeats Top 100 with a record 21 entries – tracks like "Piece of My Heart" ft. Brent Faiyaz (#1), "Gimme Dat" w/ Ayra Starr (#12), and "Dynamite" w/ Tyla (#18) turned America into a Wizkid playlist.
Tribeca Triumph: His doc Wizkid: Long Live Lagos premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, directed by Karam Gill a cinematic love letter to his rise, running June 4-15 in NYC.
Global Stage Strut: Rocked Canex - Algiers 2025, plus features that were all hits, no skips, just quality vibes from "Kese (Dance)" to collabs with Jazmine Sullivan and more.
Award Vault: Building on that Grammy for Best Music Video ("Brown Skin Girl" with Beyoncé), he's the most-awarded African at AMAs (2), Soul Train (3), and tied for BET (4), 2025 just added to the plaque wall.
Wizkid's 2025? Effortless king energy, he didn't need a new drop to run the streams and set trends. That subtle shade on socials? Chef's kiss for the drama, but his bag stays secure.
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| Wizkid & Burna Boy |
Head-to-Head
The 2025 Smackdown Stats
Category | Burna Boy Wins | Wizkid Wins | Tie/Draw |
|---|---|---|---|
Streaming (Nigeria) | #4 on Spotify; Strong album play | #1 on Spotify & Apple Music; Morayo top album | N/A |
Awards (Local) | AAEA Best Male; 3x Reggae/World wins | EAEA Songwriter; 4x AAEA noms | Both AAEA heavyweights |
Billboard Impact | 5 albums on US 200; Afrobeats nods | Record 21 Afrobeats entries | Both exporting hard |
Grammy Buzz | 2025 Best African nom; 2026 subs | Legacy from 2021 win; Ongoing noms | Both Grammy gold holders |
Cultural Flex | Genre-bending album w/ global stars | Documentary premiere; Hit features | Fan beef keeps 'em trending |
Rivalry Heat | Deeper, activist vibes fuel debates | Cryptic posts & smooth shade | Endless timeline wars |
Burna edges on innovation and live energy (those Jagger feats? Iconic), but Wizzy smokes on streams and consistency. The beef? Mostly fan-fueled, with Paul Okoye's open letter begging the Big 3 (including Davido) to squash it for the culture. Real talk: Afrobeats wins when they both eat.
Final Verdict
It's a Draw But the Throne's Big Enough for Two Or More!
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| Wizkid & Burna Boy |
2025 proved Afrobeats ain't a solo sport. Burna's pushing boundaries like a mad scientist, while Wizkid's the chill emperor keeping the vibes eternal. Their "rivalry" (shoutout to those August jabs and October snaps) just elevates the game – more collabs, please? Who's your 2025 GOAT? Burna for the bars or Wizzy for the waves? Spill in the comments, and don't forget to like/share if this hit your spot.
All deets pulled from public charts, awards, and buzz - sources linked for the curious. No beef here, just love for the sounds.