This news highlights an interesting connection between two prominent artists in the music industry. American rapper Wale, who has Nigerian heritage, has shared that he played a supportive role in Wizkid’s international career development by taking the Nigerian superstar to his first BET Awards ceremony.

Wale has been known to bridge American and African music scenes throughout his career, and this claim aligns with his public persona. For Wizkid, who has since become a global Afrobeats sensation with collaborations featuring international stars, early exposure to events like the BET Awards would have been valuable for building his international network and visibility.

It’s worth noting that this is Wale’s perspective on their relationship and his contribution to Wizkid’s career journey. Both artists have since achieved considerable success in their own right, with Wizkid now being one of Africa’s biggest musical exports.

“Wizkid is my boy and we’ve been cool for 10 years. I even remember taking him to his first BET Awards and we stayed in Beverly Hills together” – Wale pic.twitter.com/3RbplnvaRj

— Oyindamola🙄 (@dammiedammie35) December 26, 2025