Afropop Star Wizkid on His New Album, Lagos Street Style, and His Friendship With Virgil Abloh

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Wizkid is using fashion to expand his sphere of influence.

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In his decade-long career, Nigerian superstar Wizkid has risen from the bustling streets of Surulere—also home of the late great West African music legend Fela Kuti—to take his place on the global world stage. Released late last year, his fourth studio album,is his most consistently mature and cohesive yet. Here, the singer tinctures his signature brand of Afrobeat with hints of R&B, pop, and reggae, producing a cocktail of songs that seamlessly traverses cultures.

Wizkid’s recent looks have certainly been eye-catching. From the minimalist Japanese workwear he dons on the album’s cover to the glittering white Telfar and Moncler moment of his video for the Burna Boy–assisted “Ginger,” the singer’s clothing tells a story as impactful as his songs. He has Karen Binns, the London-based creative director who’s worked with the likes of Tori Amos and Kanye West, to thank for shaping the album’s sleek visuals. Her references forA Streetcar Named Desire.

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