Asake and WizKid surprise fans at London ‘Lungu Boy’ album pop-up

Asake and Wizkid made a surprise appearance at a London pop-up event to celebrate the former’s latest album ‘Lungu Boy’ yesterday (September 17).

The ‘Lungu Boy’ block party at LDN East in Canning Town saw Asake play his third studio album to fans, who received enjoyed free tooth gems, drinks and Nigerian suya food ahead of the record’s playback.

The duo arrived a couple of hours into the event, dancing from a balcony that overlooked the whole crowd. An emotional moment came when their collaboration ‘MMS’ came on and Asake and Wizkid hugged. Later into the playback, WizKid also praised the Nigerian neo-Fuji star and told him not to be humble.

Once ‘Lungu Boy’ was played in full, the DJ started playing seminal Afrobeats tracks. When WizKid’s 2014 breakthrough hit ‘Ojuelegba’ came on, the hypeman handed the Lagos star the microphone to sing a line from the song. Asake also sang ‘Lonely At The Top’ – a standout from his 2023 second album ‘Work Of Art’. 

Wizkid hear better gbedu for Lungu Boy album, he tell Asake make he no humble for anybody. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/ZJRrMNn55L

— 𝑺 𝑵 𝑬 𝑯 ➐ (@SnehQueenBee) September 17, 2024

Moments when Wizkid got emotional and hugged Asake while listening to ‘MMS.’ This is so beautiful to watch🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/BkjWPHoeZx

— TENIOLA (@TeniolaYBNL) September 17, 2024

WizKid & Asake Vibing to “MMS” 🔥🔊 pic.twitter.com/muHAiHZFDj

— WizKid Gallery (@WizkidGallery) September 17, 2024

Wizkid vibing to Asake’s “Dull.” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cxqJm7tnyg

— T.U.E (@TheUpperEnt) September 17, 2024

First time, Asake ever performed his song in his album listening party. UK peeps holds a special place in Asake’s heart ❤️ pic.twitter.com/CAZ5xjwQtC

— ASAKE 𝐓𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭 (@AsakeTerrorist) September 17, 2024

The event comes ahead of Asake’s second-ever headline gig at London’s O2 Arena this Saturday (September 21). The show will kick off the UK and European leg of his ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’. Fans can find the full dates below and any available tickets here.

The remaining dates for the ‘Lungu Boy World Tour’ are:

SEPTEMBER
21 – London – The O2 Arena
24 – Amsterdam – AFAS Live
26 – Berlin – Uber Eats Music Hall
28 – Paris – Zenith Paris – La Villette

OCTOBER
1 – Dublin – 3Arena

In a three-star review of ‘Lungu Boy’, NME said the album has “mega highs, but lots of filler too”, adding: “Although ‘Lungu Boy’ sees Asake still rewriting the rulebook on Afro-pop, you have to push through a lot of samey repeats of his past work before you get to the good stuff.”

In other news, Asake has been accused of mocking religion in his recent music video for ‘Only Me’, which caused outrage because he wore Christian regalia with a halo around his head while throwing money at his dancers. Muslim also TikToker Brother Kareem called out Asake for using a verse from the Surah Al-Ikhlas chapter of the Qu’ran.