Afrobeats icon Wizkid took center stage at the Tribeca Film Festival with the premiere of his deeply personal documentary, “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” — a moving portrait that charts his rise from the streets of Surulere to global superstardom.

Directed with a raw lens, the film goes beyond the glitz of fame to explore themes of cultural pride, personal legacy, and the unfiltered journey of an African creative breaking global boundaries. It captures Wizkid not just as a hitmaker, but as a son, father, and cultural ambassador rooted in Lagos, Nigeria.

During a post-screening Q&A session, the usually private artist opened up about his initial discomfort with letting cameras into his personal world. “It wasn’t easy,” Wizkid admitted. “I’m not one for sharing much, but I wanted to show my fans the real me—behind the music, behind the lights.” One of the most emotional moments in the film includes a scene where Wizkid visits his mother in the hospital just before stepping on stage — a testament to the balance between vulnerability and responsibility.

The premiere drew a high-profile crowd, including Wizkid’s family, devoted fans, and fellow celebrities, many of whom praised the documentary’s honesty and the artist’s unwavering commitment to staying true to his roots. Social media lit up with reactions, with many lauding the film’s focus on transparency in the music industry and its broader message about the importance of African identity in global pop culture.

As the conversation around African music continues to grow louder on the world stage, “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” serves as both a tribute to home and a call to global audiences to engage deeper with the stories behind the sounds.