Wizkid will host an album pre-release party in Paris on June 25, building anticipation around his next project. The Grammy-winning Nigerian star is set to give fans and industry insiders an early taste of new music.
The event is scheduled for Cova Club Paris and is organised in partnership with Deeds Paris Fashion Week. An announcement shared on Deeds Magazine’s Instagram page confirmed the date and venue.
Inside the Wizkid album pre-release party
The exclusive gathering will be hosted by Sina Braetz, Grey93 and Rae. Organisers say it will bring together fans, industry figures and special guests for a curated experience centred on new music and performance energy.
The Paris date positions the party at the intersection of music and fashion, tying the rollout to Paris Fashion Week. Wizkid’s signature laid-back stage presence is expected to anchor the night.
Pre-release events like this have become a familiar tool for major artists, offering a controlled first listen to tastemakers before a record goes public. For Wizkid, the Paris setting adds a layer of style to that strategy.
First major project since Morayo
The forthcoming album will be Wizkid’s first major body of work since he released Morayo in November 2024. The singer has yet to reveal the title, release date or tracklist of the new project.
That secrecy has only fuelled speculation among fans eager for details. The Paris event is expected to offer the earliest official preview of where the Afrobeats star is heading next.
Morayo, named in tribute to his late mother, was a deeply personal record. Fans are now watching to see what direction Wizkid takes on the follow-up and which collaborators he brings along.
Anticipation builds
Wizkid remains one of the genre’s biggest global names, with a catalogue that has helped carry Afrobeats to international stages. Any new release draws heavy attention across streaming platforms and social media.
His reach stretches from Lagos to London, New York and Paris, where Afrobeats now fills major venues. A new album is therefore an event not just for Nigerian fans but for a worldwide audience.
Afrobeats’ global moment
Wizkid has been one of the central figures in Afrobeats’ rise from Lagos clubs to global charts and arenas. His collaborations with international stars helped push the sound into mainstream Western markets.
A new album from him therefore lands as a marker for the genre as a whole, watched by labels, streaming platforms and fellow artists. Each release tests how far Afrobeats can travel.
Paris has become an important stop on that journey, hosting Afrobeats concerts and fashion crossovers that tie the music to global style. The choice of city for the listening party reflects that pull.
For fans in Nigeria, the overseas rollout is a reminder of how far one of their own has travelled. Many will hope the new music eventually arrives with homecoming shows on home soil.
With the listening party set, attention now turns to what comes after June 25. Fans will be watching closely for the first songs, the album title and a firm release date in the weeks ahead.
