New HBO Documentary: Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos [OUT SOON]

🎬 New HBO Documentary: Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos

HBO is set to premiere Music Box: Wizkid: Long Live Lagos on 11 December 2025 — a cinematic chronicle of Wizkid’s journey from the streets of Lagos to international superstardom.
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Directed by Karam Gill (who has in the past worked on music-documentaries), the film is part of HBO’s acclaimed “Music Box” series, curated by producer Bill Simmons.
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📖 What the Documentary Covers

The documentary traces Wizkid’s early days in Surulere, Lagos — shedding light on how, with limited infrastructure, raw talent and grit carried him forward.
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It chronicles his meteoric rise: from local shows to global stages, culminating in a historic headline performance at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — the first by an African artist.
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The film features behind-the-scenes access, intimate interviews (including with his manager/partner Jada Pollock, longtime collaborators, and music legends such as Femi Anikulapo‑Kuti), along with commentary from media personalities and industry insiders.
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🌍 Significance: More Than Just a Concert Film

Rather than a glossy show-biz biography, the documentary is positioned as a cultural statement. It explores:

How Wizkid’s global ascent reflects the power of African music (particularly Afrobeat) to reshape global narratives about Africa.
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The historical and social link between Nigeria and the UK — tracing colonial legacies, diasporic identities, and how Afro-global music bridges continents.
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The behind-the-scenes struggles: building from humble beginnings, navigating fame, cultural expectation, and global spotlight — making Wizkid’s story relatable and inspiring, especially for young African artists.
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📝 What Fans & Media Are Saying

The documentary got its first audience at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, where early screenings reportedly received positive feedback.
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As the release approaches, fans across Africa and the diaspora are eagerly anticipating what promises to be a powerful record of both Wizkid’s personal journey and a broader cultural shift — one that places African music at the center of global conversation