WizKid becomes the first African Artist to sell out at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall London

The international Nigerian superstar made history when he sold out the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London  as part of the organization’s Albert Sessions, a scheme that helps young world class artistes who haven’t headlined the venue before to have a shot.

Happening now: Africa’s biggest artiste Wizkid performing at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London. It’s the first time a pop star from Africa has sold out at that venue. Naija to the world! 🇳🇬 🇳🇬 🇳🇬

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The capacity crowd had to wait for almost two hours before he took the stage, causing some fans to wonder why Nigerian artistes never seem to be able to be on time- even on a historic night such as this.

21:19 Wizkid finally on stage pic.twitter.com/VDMBW5w7pz

— Rosanwo (@rosanwo) September 29, 2017

Wizkid took his time but when he did, he shut it down. His one hour set took the crowd back to his beginnings with EME and through his ascension as Africa’s number one artiste. He also brought out former Mohits/Mavin star Wande Coal to share the moment with him.

The show was broadcast live on his official Facebook page. The  out show went on and on. When he eventually performed Ojuelegba, the hall went wild. He had to perform it twice when his fans asked for it. Although when he performed Come Closer.

Wizkid is the first African pop musician to sell out at the iconic arena. As he closed, he told the audience that his next move is to sell out the O2 Arena next year.