Asake and Wizkid Talk Friendship, Music, and Their Upcoming Joint EP on Instagram’s “Close Friends Only”

Global Afrobeats stars Asake and Wizkid recently sat down with Instagram for a new episode of its video podcast, Close Friends Only, where the pair opened up about their creative journey, evolving friendship, and forthcoming collaborative project.

During the candid conversation, the duo discussed their upcoming joint EP, REAL (Vol. 1) a highly anticipated follow-up to their GRAMMY-nominated collaborations “MMS” and “Bad Girl,” both of which achieved viral success and helped redefine contemporary Afrobeats soundscapes.

In the episode, Asake and Wizkid also reflect on:

• The next generation of African music stars
• Connecting and building relationships through Instagram
• Navigating the role of AI in creative spaces
• Their mutual admiration as artists and long-time collaborators

Close Friends Only offers fans an unfiltered look into the inner circles of some of today’s most influential creatives, spotlighting honest conversations, collaboration, and behind-the-scenes insights. In this episode, Asake and Wizkid delve into friendship, music-making, and the creative processes behind their chart-topping hits.

The episode is now live across major streaming platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and iHeartRadio, and premiered on December 18.

To explore more episodes of Close Friends Only, click HERE.