Wizkid marked a major milestone in his career as he celebrated 15 years in music during the 2026 AfroPlus Fest in Maryland, United States.The Nigerian superstar closed the three-day festival, which brought together artists from Africa and the wider global Black music community.
According to reports from the event, Davido headlined the opening day, Tems performed on Saturday, and Wizkid closed the festival on Sunday, giving fans performances from three of Nigeria’s biggest contemporary music stars.
Wizkid Celebrates 15 Years in Music
Wizkid’s closing performance also served as a celebration of his 15-year journey in the music industry.Since emerging onto Nigeria’s music scene, the singer has developed into one of Africa’s most internationally recognised artists, with a career spanning Afrobeats, R&B and global pop collaborations.
The anniversary adds another significant moment to a career that has helped bring Nigerian music to audiences around the world.
Davido and Tems Also Take the Stage
The festival featured performances from several major African artists.
Davido opened the headline performances on Friday, while Tems followed on Saturday before Wizkid brought the festival to a close on Sunday.
Other performers reportedly included Ayra Starr, Olamide, Adekunle Gold, Sarkodie, Odeal and Victony.
The diverse lineup highlighted the growing international audience for African music and culture.
AfroPlus Brings African Music to a Global Audience
The 2026 AfroPlus Fest brought together music styles including Afrobeats, amapiano, dancehall and hip-hop, creating a platform for artists from Africa and the wider global Black music community.
For Nigerian music fans, having Wizkid, Davido and Tems featured across the same festival weekend made the event particularly notable.
Another Milestone for Nigerian Music
Wizkid’s 15th anniversary celebration comes during another period of strong international attention for Nigerian music.
Nigerian artists continue to appear prominently on global stages, while Afrobeats remains one of the country’s most visible cultural exports.
The AfroPlus celebration therefore represented more than a single artist milestone
it also highlighted the growing global presence of Nigerian and African music.
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