AFROREPUBLIK ft. Wizkid

The O₂, London · Indoor Festival · Shutdown Event

AFROREPUBLIK marked a turning point in the global rise of Afrobeats. Headlined by Wizkid and hosted at The O₂ London, the indoor festival brought together a generation-defining lineup including Maleek Berry, Mr Eazi, Not3s, Tekno, Tiwa Savage, and Yxng Bane — with Tiwa delivering a show-stopping special appearance.

The energy inside The O₂ was electric. What started as a single-day indoor festival became a cultural shutdown: thousands of fans, a world-class production, and an atmosphere that felt like the entire diaspora was witnessing history in real time.

AFROREPUBLIK solidified SMADE as the architect behind some of the most pivotal Afrobeats moments in the UK — showcasing what an African-led festival experience could look and feel like long before the mainstream recognised the movement. It became one of the key stepping stones that paved the way for future stadium moments and the global festival era.