Wizkid made a triumphant return to the global stage at the 2025 KCRW Festival held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on June 22, 2025, silencing doubters after the cancellation of key dates for his Morayo live tour. The performance was a historic moment, showcasing his elevated artistry. Here are the four biggest highlights from the event:
Wizkid and Asake’s Surprise MMS Performance
In an unexpected moment, Wizkid brought out Asake to perform their hit collaboration “MMS” for the first time in the United States. The unannounced appearance of Asake, who wasn’t listed as a special guest, left fans and attendees in awe.
22/6: WizKid & Asake "MMS" Full Live Performance at the Hollywood Bowl, LA 🇺🇸🖤🦅! #WizkidxHollywoodBowl pic.twitter.com/eV8CwNL6dJ
— WizKid Gallery (@WizkidGallery) June 23, 2025
Shank’s Twitch Live Stream with Wizkid
African Twitch streaming star Shank met Wizkid in Los Angeles, where the singer hinted at future collaborative content. This interaction signals Wizkid’s openness to exploring new avenues, like streaming platforms, for promoting his music.
Shank just met Wizkid and he hints him and shank are gonna do some crazy stuff soon ❤️🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/Bc0djROOHj
— Shank Updates 🌴🌝 (@Shank_updates) June 22, 2025
‘He Gave Me a Daughter That Looks Like My Mother’ – Wizkid
Wizkid shared a heartfelt moment, speaking about his daughter who resembles his late mother. Following her debut at his movie festival, the singer has been vocal about her significance in his life, adding a personal touch to the performance.
WizKid — “God gave me a daughter that looks just like my mom” 🥺❤️
— WizKid Gallery (@WizkidGallery) June 23, 2025
The Starboy Mashup
Wizkid electrified the crowd with a seamless mashup of Kelvin Lyttle’s “Turn Me On,” his own “Come Closer” featuring Drake, and R2Bees’ “Slow Down.” This dynamic blend set the tone and built momentum for an unforgettable show.
22/6: WizKid Performing "Turn Me On, Come Closer & Slow Down" at the Hollywood Bowl, LA 🇺🇸🖤🦅! #WizkidxHollywoodBowl pic.twitter.com/Mw6aTKXEUK
— WizKid Gallery (@WizkidGallery) June 23, 2025
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