Wizpec

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Wizpec
Birth nameOkoro Opeoluwa Michael
Born (1996-12-18) 18 December 1996 (age 28)
Lagos, Nigeria
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Years active2018–present
LabelsAntisocial Records–present

Okoro Opeoluwa Michael (born 18 December 1996), known professionally as Wizpec is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. He rose to fame with the release of his song "Olorun O Je", which garnered him a nomination for the City People Entertainment Awards for Popular Song of the Year in 2018. [1]

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In 2020, Wizpec released his debut extended play, Afrocentric. And was nominated in 2020 for the City People Entertainment Awards Next Rated. The following year, he released his debut album, Good Things Take Time (GTTT). Which earned an award at the 2023 Golden Star Awards.

Early life

Okoro Opeoluwa Michael was born and raised on Lagos Island, Nigeria. Wizpec shared a home with his mother and three brothers. He developed an interest in music during his childhood, participating in local talent shows and community events. At the age of 16, he recorded his first single. [2]

Career

Wizpec's musical journey began earnestly at an early age. Wizpec was discovered by Sound Sultan, and was a backup dancer for him. [3] His breakout single, "Olorun O Je," garnered significant attention and led to a nomination for the City People Awards' Next Rated category in 2018. [4] In 2020, he released the EP "Afrocentric." Upon its release, he was nominated for the City People Entertainment Awards' Next Rated category in 2020. [5]

In January 2022, AntiSocial Records announced the signing of Wizpec. In March 2023, following this, he released several singles, including "Sign" and "Riddim". [6] Wizpec collaborated with fellow artist Boyblizz to release the joint album Good Things Take Time (GTTT), an 18-track album. [7] Fidelia Ukaegbu of P.M. News commended Wizpec's vocal performance on GTTT. [8]

In the fourth quarter of 2023, he performed at the 2023 SOUNDBOX festival. [9] Wizpec won the Golden Star Awards for Debut Album of the Year. Wizpec also performed in Iran for his Iranian Tour in 2025, held in Tehran in April 2025. [10]

Discography

Studio albums

List of Studio Albums
TitleAlbum DetailsYear Released
Good Things Take Time (GTTT)
  • Number of Tracks: 18
  • Label: Antisocial Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
2023

Extended plays

List of EPs
TitleMusic DetailsYear Released
Afrocentric
  • Number of Tracks: 4
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
2020

Singles

As lead artiste
YearTitleAlbum
2023Sign [11] Good Things Take Time
RiddimGood Things Take Time
2022For YouGood Things Take Time
2021ZoomNon-album singles
HelloNon-album singles
2017Olorun O JeNon-album singles

Awards and nominations

YearEventCategoryResultRef
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Popular Song of the YearNominated [1]
2020City People Entertainment AwardsCity People Next Rated ArtisteNominated [5]
2023Golden Star awardsDebut album of the yearWon

References

  1. 1 2 Reporter (17 October 2018). "#CPMA2018: City People Music Awards Nominees' List Out". City People Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  2. ↑ Telegraph, New (23 March 2025). "Wizpec, another Nigerian Afrobeat sensation storms mainstream music". New Telegraph. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  3. ↑ Nwafor (18 March 2025). "Wizpec blends 90s timeless vibes, R&B and AfroBeat into modern tunes". Vanguard News. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  4. ↑ Babalola, Seyi (2 November 2024). "The rise of Wizpec: A fresh voice in music". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  5. 1 2 Reporter (30 November 2020). "#CPMA2020: Citypeople releases nominations for 2020 Music Awards". City People Magazine. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  6. ↑ "Ayo Maff, Qing Madi, Wizpec, Zerrydl, and Llona – The Rising Stars Reshaping 2024's Music Scene – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  7. ↑ "Wizpec, Boyblizz Collabo To Deliver Afro-Melodies On Joint Album, 'Good Things Take Time' (GTTT) – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 6 March 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  8. ↑ "Wizpec's "Good Things Take Time" is a Strong, Well-Crafted Debut LP" . Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  9. ↑ "Nigerian Singer Wizpec to Perform in Egypt – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". 10 October 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  10. ↑ Komolafe, Ayobamiji (6 April 2025). "Tehran Show: Excited Fans Besiege Wizpec Ahead Of Performance". New Telegraph. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  11. ↑ Rapheal (14 February 2024). "Rising Afrobeats star Wizpec drops visualizer to buzzing". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
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