In a landmark moment for Afrobeats, global superstars Wizkid (@wizkidayo) and Asake (@mrmoney) became the first African artists to pair up on Instagram’s acclaimed video podcast series, Close Friends Only. Released on December 18, 2025, the episode offers fans an intimate, unfiltered glimpse into their genuine friendship, creative synergy, and shared vision for the genre’s future. The duo, whose collaborations have dominated charts worldwide, sat down to discuss everything from their upcoming joint EP to personal insights on music, social media, and emerging technologies.
Asake and Wizkid | Close Friends Only with Instagram
The interview underscores the soaring global influence of Afrobeats, with Wizkid and Asake representing generational bridges—Wizkid as the pioneering icon and Asake as the explosive new force. Their chemistry shines through mutual admiration. Wizkid praises Asake’s uniqueness: “Your sound is special, man. There’s nobody who sounds like Asake. That right there is gold; nobody can take that from you.” In return, Asake hails Wizkid’s authenticity: “Nobody will ever be Wiz… he’s so authentic… You are too great.”
Wizkid
A highlight is their reflection on the power of Africa’s rising stars. Wizkid shares: “When I was young, I would go crazy seeing the bands, Wande Coal and everybody, come together on one song… us coming together to do that, I know what that does for the next generation of stars coming up from Africa. It just shows that nothing is impossible.”
This ties directly to their highly anticipated joint EP, “REAL (Vol. 1),” set for release later this month. Building on the viral success of their GRAMMY-nominated hit “MMS” (from Asake’s 2024 album Lungu Boy) and the fan-favorite “Bad Girl” (from Wizkid’s Morayo), the project promises to blend Wizkid’s melodic finesse with Asake’s energetic, choir-driven vibes.
The conversation delves into lighter and forward-thinking topics. Wizkid opens up about reclaiming his Instagram joy: “For the last three years, I’ve been doing my [Instagram] myself. I just fell in love with it again… I fell in love with how it used to be, just post whatever you want.” They touch on sliding into DMs, with playful banter revealing their down-to-earth sides.
Asake
On balancing AI in creativity, both embrace it as a tool rather than a threat—Wizkid noting its potential to enhance work, while Asake humorously adds he’d welcome AI performing if the pay hits his account. Asake passionately describes his love for live performance: “I like performance so much, not because you just have to come on stage and be the star. But because of the things that go down before the performance, like coming together with geniuses, coming together with great minds to talk about ideas, then seeing the ideas come to life.”
Close Friends Only
Close Friends Only is Instagram’s original series featuring raw conversations between celebrity duos, offering fans access to their “inner circles.” This episode, available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio, is a must-watch for its heartfelt moments and cultural significance. Don’t miss the full episode on YouTube (search “Asake and Wizkid | Close Friends Only with Instagram”) for more gems from these Afrobeats titans. As “REAL (Vol. 1)” approaches, this chat reminds us why their partnership feels so authentic—and exciting.
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