UK Tour — 2012
Wizkid — First UK Tour
An early landmark moment in Wizkid’s international journey and the rise of Afrobeats in the UK.
In 2012, Wizkid embarked on his first major UK tour, produced by Cokobar.com in collaboration with
SMADE, EME, and Phoenix. The tour marked a defining moment in his career, taking Afrobeats from
grassroots diaspora spaces to sold-out headline venues.
The tour opened in Manchester on 3 June 2012, before culminating in a sold-out headline show at
O2 Academy Islington in London on 4 June 2012. Supporting performances included Sneakbo, with
special appearances from DJ Djibril Cissé.
This tour signalled a shift — proving that African artists could command UK stages, audiences,
and cultural attention long before Afrobeats entered the global mainstream. Extensive behind-the-scenes
and live tour footage was documented by Cokobar and Factory78, capturing a pivotal chapter in the
culture’s early international expansion.
wizkid uk tour (2012)
Wizkid — UK Tour 2012 (Day by Day)
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Archive · 2012
Day 1
UK Tour
Tour opens. Early moments and movement on the road.
Day 2
UK Tour
Momentum builds. More crowd, more proof.
Day 3
UK Tour
Highlights + tour life. The sound lands different in the diaspora.
Day 4
UK Tour
Tour energy, performances, and the behind-the-scenes grind.
Day 5
Manchester
Manchester night. Northern love and heavy energy.
Day 6
London
London finale. Headline energy and a proper archive moment.