From Surulere to Stardom: Wizkid’s Untold Story Comes Alive
- Siona Sakah
- 3 hours ago
- 2 min read
Some artists make music, Wizkid, Machala, Daddy Yo, Biggest Bird, Popsy, Big Wiz, Starboy makes history. The Nigerian Grammy award-winning superstar is the only one of his generation whose name can sit alongside the late Fela Kuti, and this documentary brings every side of him to life, giving fans a rare look at the man, the music, and the movement behind the legend.
This isn’t just a superstar sharing his story. It’s a legend reclaiming his narrative.
The documentary, titled Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, is directed by the talented Karam Gill and promises an intimate, in-depth exploration of Wizkid’s journey from the streets of Surulere to the global stage. It delves into the triumphs, the struggles, and the pivotal moments that shaped him into one of the world’s most influential Afrobeats artists.
Fans get an unfiltered, up-close look at Wizkid, from his rise as a young prodigy in Surulere, Nigeria to a global icon, revealing the disciplined creative, the reflective father, and the cultural trailblazer whose music has defined a generation. Premiering on December 11, 2025, under HBO Documentary Films, Wizkid: Long Live Lagos also celebrates Wizkid as a living movement, honoring the rise of Afrobeats and how his sound became a cultural force that touches hearts and transcends borders. Wizkid: Long Live Lagos | Official Trailer | HBO
Even Rolling Stone has praised the documentary for its emotional depth and cultural significance. But this isn’t just a biography, it’s a celebration of Afrobeats and a rare, intimate look at Wizkid: the man behind the legend, navigating fame, fatherhood, and creativity with quiet grace, showing fans the side of him they’ve been waiting years to see.
Wizkid: Long Live Lagos isn’t just a documentary, it’s an invitation to step inside the world of a cultural icon. It’s a reminder that Wizkid isn’t just a superstar; he’s a legend, a movement, and the closest anyone this generation has come to carrying the torch of Fela Kuti.
This is Ayodeji telling his story in his own words. And the world is ready to listen.