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The Digest:

HBO has set a December 11 premiere for "Long Live Lagos," a feature documentary chronicling the meteoric rise of Nigerian superstar Wizkid. The film, part of the HBO Music Box series, captures his journey from local acclaim to headlining London's Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as a defining voice in Afrobeats' global ascent.

Key Points:
  • The 83-minute documentary is directed by Karam Gill.
  • It traces Wizkid's path from humble beginnings to global stardom.
  • The film features Wizkid, his manager Jada Pollock, and legend Femi Kuti.
  • Kuti describes Wizkid as a "symbol of hope" for African music.
  • It premieres December 11 at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HBO.
  • It will be available for streaming on Max thereafter.
  • The documentary celebrates the worldwide rise and influence of Afrobeats.
This film is more than a biography; it is the soundtrack to a cultural movement, affirming that the rhythms born in the heart of Lagos can now set the tempo for the world.

Sources: Billboard, HBO