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Nigerian singer-songwriter Wizkid (b. 1990) has made an impact on popular culture with his music, artistry, performances, style, views, and actions, which has led to change in African culture. Debuting as a 19-year-old singer-songwriter in 2009, he has since accumulated fame and success, becoming an African cultural figure.
Regarded as an Afrobeats pioneer, Wizkid is recognized for his musical ability, which has influenced many other African artist and blaze a path for the genre to find widespread popularity. He started from Afrobeats, ventured into R&B and explored pop, hip hop and reggae styles. His collaborations with International artists like Drake, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, H.E.R. and Justin Bieber have led to wider recognition for Afrobeats and other artists from the demographic.
Wizkid has been a strong force behind the evolution of African music since 2010s. His consistent commercial success is considered unprecedented for an African artist, with impressive achievements in album sales, streaming, airplay, record charts, and performances gross. His style has been acclaimed by fashion critics, and his political advocacy has been praised by outlets for voicing out against corruption and violence in Nigeria.
He has used his influence to address and critique various issues in Nigeria, and his artistry has influenced a generation of African artists. Wizkid is a subject of academic study, he has been used as a case study focused on his impact on African culture in universities.