Akon and Wizkid
Senegalese-American singer, Akon, has stated that he played a significant role in the international success of Nigerian Afrobeats star Wizkid and the global rise of the Afrobeats genre.
In a recent interview, Akon revealed that he signed Wizkid to his record label, Konvict Muzik, in 2008. At that time, Wizkid was primarily known within Nigeria. Akon believes that this partnership helped introduce Wizkid to a broader international audience.
Akon also mentioned signing the Nigerian music duo P-Square, contributing to the…
