Wizpec

Wizpec
Born
Okoro Opeoluwa Michael

(1996-12-18) 18 December 1996 (age 29)
Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupations
Years active2018–present
LabelAntisocial 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 at the City People Entertainment Awards for Popular Song of the Year in 2018.[1]

Wizpec released his debut EP, Afrocentric, in 2020 and received a City People Entertainment Award Next Rated nomination that same year. His debut album, Good Things Take Time (GTTT), followed in 2021 and won a 2023 Golden Star Award.

Early life

Okoro Opeoluwa Michael was born and raised on Lagos Island, Nigeria, where he lived with his mother and three brothers. He developed a passion for music early in life, performing in talent shows and community events, and recorded his first single at 16.[2]

Career

Wizpec's musical career began at an early age. He 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][9] In the fourth quarter of 2023 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
Title Album details Year released
Good Things Take Time (GTTT)
  • Number of Tracks: 18
  • Label: Antisocial Records
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2023

Extended plays

List of EPs
Title Music Details Year released
Afrocentric
  • Number of Tracks: 4
  • Formats: Streaming, digital download
 2020

Singles

As lead artiste
Year Title Album
2023 Sign[11] Good Things Take Time
Riddim Good Things Take Time
2022 For You Good Things Take Time
2021 Zoom Non-album singles
Hello Non-album singles
2017 Olorun O Je Non-album singles

Awards and nominations

Year Event Category Result Ref
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Popular Song of the Year Nominated [1]
2020 City People Entertainment Awards City People Next Rated Artiste Nominated [5]
2023 Golden Star awards Debut album of the year Won

References

  1. ^ a b 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. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  3. ^ Nwafor (18 March 2025). "Wizpec blends 90s timeless vibes, R&B and AfroBeat into modern tunes". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  4. ^ Babalola, Seyi (2 November 2024). "The rise of Wizpec: A fresh voice in music". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  5. ^ a b 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". This Day. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  7. ^ "Wizpec, Boyblizz Collabo To Deliver Afro-Melodies On Joint Album, 'Good Things Take Time' (GTTT) – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. 6 March 2023. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Wizpec's "Good Things Take Time" is a Strong, Well-Crafted Debut LP". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2025.
  9. ^ "Nigerian Singer Wizpec to Perform in Egypt – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". Independent. Lagos, 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. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 8 April 2025.
  11. ^ Rapheal (14 February 2024). "Rising Afrobeats star Wizpec drops visualizer to buzzing". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 20 April 2025.

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