Wizkid captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance of his latest hit, Troubled Mind, at the prestigious 2024 British Fashion Awards held on Monday night at London’s Royal Albert Hall. The Grammy-winning artist, known for his smooth Afrobeats sound, brought raw emotion and energy to the stage, leaving fashion moguls and celebrities alike in awe.
The performance took place in front of an elite crowd, including British Nigerian designer Tolu Coker, Dior’s creative director Kim Jones, and fashion icon Tom Ford, among others. Troubled Mind is the opening track from Morayo, Wizkid’s recently released sixth studio album, which has already made waves globally.
The night also celebrated the fashion industry’s brightest stars, with Irish-born designer Jonathan Anderson winning the coveted Designer of the Year award for the second consecutive year. Celebrities like Rihanna and A$AP Rocky were also in attendance, with Rocky taking home the Cultural Innovator award.
Wizkid, born Ayodeji Balogun, first gained major recognition in 2011 with the release of his debut album, Superstar. Since then, he has released five additional albums, including Ayo (2014), Sound From The Other Side (2017), Made In Lagos (2020), More Love, Less Ego (2022), and Morayo (2024).
Known for his global influence and genre-defying sound, Wizkid’s accolades include a Grammy Award in 2021 for his collaboration with Beyoncé on Brown Skin Girl. In October 2023, his album Made in Lagos was recognized as the most-streamed Nigerian album on Apple Music, solidifying his status as a global music icon.
He also becomes the first African Artiste to perform at the British Fashion Awards at London’s most iconic venue, Royal Albert Hall in the UK.
