Wizkid returns to global stage: 4 Iconic moments at Hollywood Bowl

Here are the four biggest highlights from Wizkid’s return to performing on the global stage with the 2025 KCRW Festival at the Hollywood Bowl in the US.

Following initial speculations as to what the future holds when it comes to tours and performances across the world following the cancellation of key dates and venue of his Morayo live in tour in both North America and Europe, Wizkid has been able to shut naysayers up with his recent performances which was filled with unforgettable moments at the 2025 KCRW Festival held at Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.

June 22, 2025, will forever be a date for the history books as Wizkid transcended his artistry and craft on stage to the next level as he gracefully returned to the stage with the 2025 KCRW Festival.

Many did not get to witness the historic moment on stage but here are four key highlights which stood out at the festival:

Wizkid and Asake’s MMS surprise performance

In a move fans and the concert attendees did not see coming, Wizkid took to the stage with Asake to perform the hit collaboration, ‘MMS’ for the first time in the United States of America.

The performance came as a shock to many as Asake was not slated to perform as a special guest artist.

Shank’s Twitch live stream with Wizkid

Shank who is currently one of the biggest Twitch streamers in Africa met Wizkid in Los Angeles as well with the singer hinting on future contents they would both work on together.

It is safe to say that Wiz is also open to a new direction of content (his music) promotion with the use of different avenues.

‘He gave me a daughter that looks like my mother’ – Wizkid

Wizkid spoke about how God gave him a daughter who looks just like his mother. Following her first appearance at his movie festival, the singer has continued to remain vocal about how precious she is to him.

The Starboy mashup

Wizkid stunned fans with the mashup of the hit songs Turn Me On by Kelvin Lyttle, Come Closer by himself with Drake and Slow Down by R2Bees to build up the show’s momentum as it progressed.