Afrobeats icon, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, well known as Wizkid, turned the red carpet into a runway of love at the 2025 Tribeca Film Festival, introducing the world to a very special guest—his daughter, Morayo.
This development occurred in a dazzling fusion of global stardom and fatherly pride.
A Star Is Born… Again
On June 6, 2025, the streets of New York shimmered a little brighter as Wizkid arrived at the premiere of his much-anticipated documentary, Wizkid: Long Live Lagos. But it wasn’t just his signature white ensemble that caught the cameras—it was the tender, history-making moment he shared with his daughter, also dressed in angelic white.
Side by side, father and daughter melted hearts across continents. This marked little Morayo’s first-ever public appearance, instantly captivating fans and headlines alike.
By their side stood Jada Pollock—Wizkid’s partner and manager—glowing in a playful pink-and-white tie-dye dress and crimson shades. It was a family moment for the ages, wrapped in poise and personality.
Long Live Lagos: A Love Letter to Home and Heritage
The premiere wasn’t just a personal milestone—it unveiled Wizkid: Long Live Lagos, a raw, cinematic journey chronicling Wizkid’s meteoric rise from Surulere’s streets to stadium stages, including his historic performance at London’s Tottenham Stadium.
Directed by Karam Gill, the documentary captures more than celebrity—it’s a soul-searching story of identity, influence, and the Afrobeat revolution. Through rare backstage moments and interviews with legends like Femi Kuti, media dynamo Julie Adenuga, and Wizkid’s inner circle, the film cements his legacy not just as an artist, but as a cultural torchbearer.
Featured under Tribeca’s Spotlight+ category, the screening was followed by heartfelt Q&As where Wizkid opened up about music, challenges, and finding purpose beyond fame.
Legacy in Motion: A Father’s Silent Statement
While the music world knows him as Starboy, this appearance revealed another title he wears just as proudly: Dad. With the Tribeca spotlight warming his family, Wizkid showed the world that behind every legend is a legacy in motion—and sometimes, that legacy is held gently in your arms.
Morayo’s surprise debut wasn’t just adorable—it was symbolic. It whispered of a man grounded by love, redefined by family, and bold enough to share that transformation publicly.
A Moment Bigger Than Music
Where: Tribeca Film Festival, NYC
What: World premiere of Wizkid: Long Live Lagos
Who Stole the Show: Morayo, Wizkid’s daughter, in her stunning public debut
Why It Matters: The blend of celebrity and sincerity, fame and fatherhood, spotlights a softer dimension of the Afrobeats giant
In a world obsessed with hits and headlines, Wizkid just delivered a different kind of showstopper—one filled not with beats, but with heart.
