HBO Doc ‘Wizkid: Long Live Lagos’ Trailer About the Nigerian Musician
by Alex Billington
November 30, 2025
Source: YouTube
“Look, it’s our time. Listen to us now.” HBO has revealed an official trailer for a documentary film called Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, arriving for streaming to watch starting this December. It’s one of the next offerings in HBO’s ongoing Music Box doc series, which debuted on HBO back in 2021, a collection of documentary films exploring pivotal moments in the music world. “A symbol of hope in Nigeria.” 🇳🇬 Wizkid: Long Live Lagos explores how art and music have the power to change global perception and awareness through the story of Nigerian superstar Wizkid (real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun) as he prepares for his groundbreaking performance at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England (his show in 2023). One of the most successful African musicians of all time, Wizkid’s talent & authenticity transcend borders and brings African music to the world stage, challenging the stereotypes in Western media and reclaiming African identity. The doc features appearances by Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, Jada Pollock, Julie Adenuga, Seni Saraki, Starboy, Karen Binns, and Tops, his tour manager. Worth a watch if you’re a Wizkid fan – or not yet.
Here’s the official trailer (+ poster) for HBO Music Box’s doc Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, from YouTube:
Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Wizkid rose from his humble beginnings to become an influential, internationally recognized Grammy-winning musician. With no music industry infrastructure in Nigeria, he was fueled by raw talent, determination, and his belief that success would not only change his and his family’s lives, but also the global perception of Nigeria and the continent of Africa. Wizkid’s story takes us across Africa & London, meeting fans & friends who support him, and exploring the extensive, complex history between the United Kingdom and Nigeria and the aftermath of its colonial past. While the internet and streaming platforms enable world music to smash through borders, Wizkid also uses his voice to challenge colonial legacies, and shift the narrative to offer a fuller picture of present-day Africa and its cultural influence. As the first African artist to headline Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Wizkid’s stardom underscores how global recognition is a form of rebellion, a key way to amplify and honor both African culture and African pride.
Wizkid: Long Live Lagos is directed by producer / filmmaker filmmaker Karam Gill, director of the films G-Funk, Ice Cold, and Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby. Produced by Karam Gill and Daniel Malikyar. Part of the Music Box series for HBO. Executive produced by Bill Simmons, Jody Gerson, Marc Cimino, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen This initially premiered at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival earlier this year. HBO will debut Wizkid: Long Live Lagos streaming on HBO Max starting on December 11th, 2025.
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