Otedola hosts Afrobeats stars, Wizkid, Burna Boy

Billionaire business mogul Femi Otedola recently hosted Grammy-winning Nigerian singers Wizkid and Burna Boy at his Lagos mansion.

On Wednesday, the billionaire businessman shared photos from the encounter via X, explaining that the meeting aimed to exchange ideas and celebrate the global impact of Afrobeats.

He wrote, “A true privilege to host some of our biggest music icons @wizkidayo @burnaboy at my Lagos home. Always inspiring to share ideas and celebrate the global movement that is Afrobeats …F.Ote”

The visit of the Afrobeats stars to the billionaire’s home has sparked a frenzy on social media. Many netizens have pointed out the conspicuous absence of Davido, who is widely regarded as one of the “big three” Afrobeats artists alongside Wizkid and Burna Boy.

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