A documentary on Nigeria Afrobeats megastar Wizkid’s rise as a global icon has been scheduled to premiere at this year’s Tribecca Film Festival.
The powerful documentary titled ‘WIZKID: LONG LIVE LAGOS’, captures Wizkid’s rise as a global icon reshaping how Africa is seen — and heard — around the world. Blending intimate moments, explosive performances, and cultural commentary, the film captures how Wizkid is using his platform to change perceptions, reclaim African identity, and inspire a new generation.
The documentary directed by Karam Gill which its announcement has sparked excitement among music fans is slated be shown at the festival on June 6, 7, and 11, 2025.
5-time Grammy-nominated Afrobeat icon Femi Kuti, Wizkid’s manager and partner Jada Pollock, his long-term manager Sunday Are, Julia Adenuga, and Seni Saraki, among other personalities who have worked closely with the Grammy winner are among the high-profile figures interviewed for the documentary.
At the festival, Wizkid and Karam Gill will be having a chat where the Nigerian megastar will give insights into his illustrious career.
Wizkid’s yet to be released documentary comes five years after the unveiling of a short film as part of the promotional materials for the deluxe version of his Grammy-nominated album ‘Made In Lagos’.
The documentary also puts Wizkid among the group of iconic musicians such as Fela Kuti and William Onyeabor who has had films capturing their illustrious careers.
Cast & Credits
Directed by
Karam Gill
Director
Karam Gill
Producer
Karam Gill, Daniel Malikyar
Screenwriter
Karam Gill
Cinematographer
Lucas Klingner, Daniel Malikyar
Composer
Craig Deleon
Editor
Joshua Whitaker
Executive Producer
Charles D. King, James Lopez, Andrew Primavera, Andie Tenoso, Bobby Singh, Blase Biello, Jody Gerson, Marc Cimino, Bill Simmons, Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Tina Nguyen
Co-Producer
Seni Saraki, Magdalena Munao
Co-Executive Producer
Geoff Chow, Sean Fennessey, Adam Gibbs
US Distributor
HBO Documentary Films
Cast
Femi-Anikulapo Kuti, Ayodeji Balogun, Jada Pollock, Julie Adenuga, Seni Saraki, Sunday Are, Matthew Temitope Solomon, Karen Binns, Adosu Segan, Tops Bademosi
Contacts
Press Contact
Erica Rosenthal
HBO
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 646 864 9315
erica.rosenthal@wbd.com
International Sales Contact
Travis Tammero
UTA
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 424 258 2425
travis.tammero@unitedtalent.com
US Sales Contact
Travis Tammero
UTA
Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Phone: 424 258 2425
travis.tammero@unitedtalent.com
