Global superstars Wizkid and Asake have officially shared their historic collaborative project.
The four-song EP, titled REAL, Vol. 1, blends lush Afro-fusion production with the spiritual, rhythmic storytelling both artists are known for.
With production by Magicsticks, lol, and 4Tunes, the project carries a cohesive sonic identity rooted in contemporary Afrobeats. REAL, Vol. 1 is out worldwide today.
First announced in a joint interview in 2025, REAL, Vol. 1 features artists whose creative paths continue to intersect at pivotal moments. New music from the duo followed weeks of speculation and social media teasers that sent the music world into a frenzy.
They shared the smooth, percussion-led feel-good single “Jogodo,” which received support from Billboard, Essence, Vibe, OkayAfrica, and more. “Alaye,” “Iskolodo,” and focus track “Turbulence” round out the tracklist.
The latter is accompanied by a music video, and the single introduces subtle, edgy experimentation without losing its dance-ready core.
Following a run of chart-topping collaborations, Wizkid and Asake deliver a tightly curated project built around rhythm, ease, and cultural confidence. While both artists have previously dominated the charts individually, this project marks their first full-length body of work together.
The project represents a monumental collision of two eras of African music excellence: the smooth, soulful melodies of Wizkid’s Starboy era and the high-energy, infectious tracks that have made Asake a global phenomenon.
REAL, Vol. 1 arrives as a highly anticipated follow-up to the three chart-topping previous singles between them, including the GRAMMY Award–nominated “MMS.”
Wizkid’s 17-year, record-breaking legacy as one of Afrobeats’ most influential global figures meets Asake’s award-winning, chart-dominating rise of the past five years.
Both artists have been fundamental in propelling the genre to the forefront of global charts.
Long-time friends and collaborators, the two continue to champion each other’s music and contributions to the genre—proudly representing Nigeria and the wider continent’s undeniable impact on the global music landscape.
REAL, Vol. 1 marks a defining moment in a partnership that blends experience, momentum, and cultural relevance at the highest level.
About Wizkid
Grammy Award–winning singer/songwriter Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, began his music career at age 11 in Lagos, Nigeria. His first record, Lil Prinz, was recorded in 2001 with Glorious Five. By 2006, he pursued music full-time, collaborating with Nigerian pop acts including OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, and Banky W.
In 2011, Wizkid released his debut solo album Superstar via Empire Mates Entertainment to critical and commercial acclaim. His 2014 album Ayo featured his global breakthrough single “Ojuelegba,” later remixed by Drake and Skepta. Wizkid appeared on Drake’s 2016 hit “One Dance,” further cementing his international profile.
He signed with RCA Records/Sony International in 2017 and released Sounds From the Other Side.
In 2020, Wizkid released Made in Lagos, the highest-charting Nigerian album on the Billboard 200, the longest-charting Nigerian album on the Billboard World Albums chart, and the first African album to be RIAA Gold-certified in the US.
The single “Essence” featuring Tems became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Wizkid released More Love, Less Ego in 2022 and Morayo in 2024, a tribute to his late mother. He remains one of Africa’s most influential global music figures.
About Asake
Two-time Grammy-nominated artist Asake is a Nigerian Afrobeats singer and songwriter whose sound blends fújì, Afropop, and amapiano with Yoruba-inspired storytelling.
His debut album Mr. Money With the Vibe (2022) became the highest-charting Nigerian debut album at the time of release.
His subsequent albums Work of Art and Lungu Boy produced major hits including “Lonely At The Top,” “Remember,” and “Wave.” Lungu Boy became the longest-running number-one album in Nigerian chart history and ranks among the Top 20 most-streamed Nigerian albums of all time.
Asake’s 2024 Lungu Boy World Tour sold out major venues including Madison Square Garden, Barclays Center, and London’s O2 Arena. He received Grammy nominations at the 66th and 67th GRAMMY Awards for Best African Music Performance for “Amapiano” (feat. Olamide) and “MMS” (feat. Wizkid).
Listen to REAL, Vol. 1 HERE
Watch the music video to ‘Turbulance’ below
