Does Wizkid Own a Private Jet?
Some reports say Wizkid owns a jet valued at around 40 million dollars, but he has not publicly confirmed it, and the higher figures are unverified. Here is what is actually known, blended with deep Afrobeats history and the aviation detail of how the biggest stars really tour, and how you can charter the same aircraft yourself.
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The jet,
the star and the truth
Search interest in whether Wizkid owns a private jet has soared, and the real answer is more careful, and more useful, than the headlines. This is an honest look at what is reported, who Wizkid is, how Afrobeats conquered the world, how touring stars actually fly, and how the same aircraft are open to anyone with a single message.
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Tens of millions, and rising
A jet like the one Wizkid is reported to own costs tens of millions to buy and millions a year to run, whether it flies or sits. It rarely makes sense for a touring schedule.
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Reported yes,
but never quite confirmed
The honest answer is that no one outside Wizkid's camp can say for certain. He has been reported to refer on stage to "my pilot and my jet," and several outlets have reported that he acquired a private jet said to be worth around 40 million dollars. Wizkid himself has not publicly confirmed owning an aircraft, and the higher figures that circulate on social media, some claiming 300 million dollars, are speculation rather than confirmed reporting. What can fairly be said is more modest: the biggest Afrobeats stars are widely reported to travel by private jet, and, as far as is publicly known, most charter rather than own. Whether any particular aircraft is owned or chartered cannot be stated with certainty from the outside.
Separating the record
from the rumour
Here is a careful reading of what is actually on the record. Wizkid, whose net worth is widely estimated in the tens of millions of dollars, has been reported by some outlets to own a private jet, with a figure of around 40 million dollars attached. The story gained traction after he was reported to have referred on stage to his pilot and his jet. Beyond that, the trail goes cold: there is no publicly verified aircraft registration, no confirmed model, and the valuations that spread online vary so widely that they cannot all be accurate. None of it is confirmed by the artist.
Based on public reporting. Ownership claims about public figures are frequently unconfirmed or disputed, and are noted here as reported rather than stated as fact.
The story behind
the Starboy
From Surulere to the world
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, born in Lagos in July 1990, released his debut album Superstar in 2011 and became the face of a new Nigerian sound. By the mid-2010s Ojuelegba had been remixed by Drake and Skepta, and the boy from Surulere was a global name.
One Dance changes everything, 2016
Wizkid featured on Drake's One Dance, which topped the charts in more than a dozen countries and became one of the most-streamed songs in history. It opened the door for Afrobeats on Western radio and playlists.
Made in Lagos, 2020
The album Made in Lagos was a critical landmark. Its single Essence, featuring Tems, became the first Nigerian song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, a watershed moment for African music.
Brown Skin Girl, 2021
Wizkid won a Grammy for Best Music Video for Brown Skin Girl, alongside Beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter and SAINt JHN, cementing his place among the world's biggest artists.
Known to fans as Big Wiz, Starboy and Machala, Wizkid has sold out The O2 Arena in London and Madison Square Garden in New York, headlined festivals from Afronation to Coachella, and, alongside Burna Boy and Davido, carried Afrobeats from Lagos to the top of the global charts. A career at that altitude means a calendar of shows across continents, which is precisely the kind of schedule that only private aviation can hold together.
The songs that built
the empire
The catalogue explains the wealth. Wizkid announced himself with Holla at Your Boy in 2010 and the debut album Superstar in 2011. Ojuelegba, from the 2014 album Ayo, became an anthem and drew the remix from Drake and Skepta that first carried his name abroad. Come Closer with Drake followed, then the global crossover of One Dance. The 2020 album Made in Lagos, with its slow-burning single Essence featuring Tems, redefined what an Afrobeats record could achieve, and later releases More Love, Less Ego and Morayo kept him at the front of the genre.
Behind the songs sits a touring business that spans continents: sold-out nights at The O2 in London and Madison Square Garden in New York, headline sets at Afronation and festivals across Europe and America. That is a schedule measured in flights as much as in shows, which is why the question of the jet keeps returning.
A short history
of Afrobeats going global
Afrobeats, the Nigerian and Ghanaian sound that fuses West African rhythm with hip-hop, dancehall and R and B, spent the 2010s climbing from Lagos clubs to world stages. Wizkid's Ojuelegba, Burna Boy's African Giant, Davido's Fall and Rema's Calm Down each pushed the door wider. By the 2020s, Essence had cracked the American top 10, Tyla and Ayra Starr were headlining, and Afrobeats acts were selling out arenas from London to New York. The genre's global rise created a new class of touring artist, one who might play Lagos, London and New York inside a single week, and for whom a scheduled airline simply cannot keep pace.
How Afrobeats stars
actually tour by jet
This is where the aircraft earns its place. An artist at Wizkid's level runs a moving company: the star, a band, dancers, security, a manager and crew, often twenty or more people with instruments and staging. A private jet turns a punishing routing into a workable one. Out of Lagos, private flights use the executive terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS), where dedicated business-aviation handling keeps the artist clear of the public terminals. Accra, Johannesburg, Nairobi and Dubai serve as the other great African and Gulf gateways for touring acts.
For a run of shows across Nigeria and West Africa, a super-midsize jet or Legacy carries the core team in comfort. For the long legs to Europe and America, a heavy or ultra-long-range jet such as a Gulfstream G650 or Global 7500 crosses in a single hop, letting an artist play Lagos on Friday and London on Saturday. The whole fleet can be matched to the size of the tour.
What it costs,
and why stars charter
In Nigeria, chartering a private jet typically runs from about 4,500 to 6,000 dollars an hour, and internationally the rate is set by the aircraft category, from roughly 1,800 dollars an hour for a turboprop to 16,000 for an ultra-long-range flagship. Against that, buying a jet like the one Wizkid is reported to own costs tens of millions, plus millions more each year in crew, hangarage, maintenance and insurance, whether it flies or sits.
That is why even artists who could buy often charter. A tour is a moving map of one-off routes that a single owned aircraft could never cover efficiently, and chartering lets the artist fly the right jet for each leg, a lighter one for the short hops and a flagship for the ocean crossings. The cost guide and the rental cost per hour guide break the numbers down, and an empty leg can cut the price sharply.
Where the Afrobeats
touring circuit flies
| Circuit | Key stops | Typical aircraft |
|---|---|---|
| West Africa | Lagos, Accra, Abuja, Abidjan | Super-midsize to heavy |
| Europe | London, Paris, Amsterdam | Heavy to ultra-long-range |
| North America | New York, Atlanta, Toronto | Ultra-long-range, non-stop |
| Festivals & Gulf | Afronation, Dubai, Riyadh | Heavy to ultra-long-range |
From The O2 in London to Madison Square Garden in New York, the biggest Afrobeats shows are now global arena dates. Flying private is what makes a back-to-back run across them possible, and Andreea arranges the whole itinerary on one aircraft.
Facts worth knowing
- Wizkid's net worth is widely reported to be in the tens of millions of dollars, though published estimates vary.
- His single Essence, featuring Tems, was the first Nigerian song to reach the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100.
- He won a Grammy in 2021 for Best Music Video for Brown Skin Girl, alongside Beyonce and Blue Ivy Carter.
- Reports of a private jet worth around 40 million dollars are widely circulated but unconfirmed by the artist.
- Chartering a private jet in Nigeria typically costs about 4,500 to 6,000 dollars per flight hour.
- Whether owned or chartered, a private jet offers the same aircraft and discretion, so the same travel is open to anyone.
You do not need to own a jet
to fly like a Starboy
Here is what the headlines leave out. Whether Wizkid owns his jet or charters it, the experience is the same: a private terminal, a crew that expects you by name, and the freedom to play two cities in two days. That is available to you today, for one trip or a whole tour, without a purchase, a membership or a deposit. Tell Andreea the route and the dates, and fly exactly as the stars do, quietly and well.
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jet questions
Does Wizkid own a private jet?
It is reported but unconfirmed. Wizkid has referred on stage to his pilot and his jet, and several Nigerian outlets have reported that he owns a private jet valued at around 40 million dollars. However, he has never formally confirmed ownership, and the higher valuations circulating online are speculation. What is reported is that he travels by private jet regularly; whether by ownership or charter is not publicly confirmed.
How much is Wizkid's private jet worth?
Reports commonly cite a figure of around 40 million dollars, though this is unconfirmed. Other figures circulating on social media, some as high as 300 million dollars, are not supported by credible reporting and should be treated as rumour.
What is Wizkid's net worth?
Wizkid's net worth is widely reported to be in the tens of millions of dollars, with published estimates varying by source. Any specific figure should be treated as an estimate rather than a confirmed number. His income is associated with streaming, world tours, endorsements and his Starboy label.
What private jet does Wizkid have?
No specific aircraft model has been officially confirmed. Touring artists at his level typically charter heavy or ultra-long-range jets such as a Gulfstream G650 or Bombardier Global 7500 for international legs, and super-midsize jets for shorter West African hops.
Do Afrobeats stars own private jets?
A few are reported to, but ownership is often unconfirmed and disputed. A founder of a private jet charter company has stated that many Nigerian artists assumed to own jets in fact charter. Wizkid, Burna Boy and Davido all fly private, but most stars charter rather than own.
How do artists like Wizkid tour by private jet?
A touring party of twenty or more, the artist, band, dancers, security and crew, flies together on a chartered aircraft, with instruments and staging aboard. It turns an impossible airline routing into a workable one, letting an artist play two cities on consecutive nights.
How much does it cost to charter a private jet in Nigeria?
Typically about 4,500 to 6,000 dollars per flight hour within Nigeria, depending on the aircraft. International charters are priced by category, from around 1,800 dollars an hour for a turboprop to 16,000 for an ultra-long-range flagship. The rental cost per hour guide has the detail.
What airport do private jets use in Lagos?
Private flights use the executive terminal at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) in Lagos, where dedicated business-aviation handling keeps artists and VIPs clear of the public terminals, with fast, discreet arrivals and departures.
Is it cheaper for a star to charter or to own a jet?
For almost all of them, charter. Ownership adds tens of millions in purchase price plus millions a year in crew, hangarage and maintenance, whether the jet flies or sits. Chartering lets an artist fly the right aircraft for each leg and pay only for what they use.
Can I charter the same kind of jet Wizkid flies?
Yes. The heavy and ultra-long-range jets that carry touring stars, and the super-midsize jets used for shorter hops, can all be chartered on demand for a single trip or a whole tour, with no ownership, membership or deposit.
How much would it cost to charter a jet for a tour?
It depends on the aircraft, the routing and the number of legs, priced by the flight hour. A West African run in a super-midsize jet costs far less than a transatlantic tour on a flagship. Andreea prices the whole itinerary as one fixed, all-in figure.
Which is bigger, Wizkid or Burna Boy?
Both are giants of Afrobeats with global followings and Grammy recognition. Wizkid broke through first with One Dance and Essence, while Burna Boy won a Grammy for Twice as Tall. Fans debate it endlessly; commercially and critically, both are among the most successful African artists in history.
Did Wizkid win a Grammy?
Yes. He won a Grammy in 2021 for Best Music Video for Brown Skin Girl, performed with Beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter and SAINt JHN. His album Made in Lagos was also nominated.
How do I fly private like an Afrobeats star?
Send Andreea your route, dates and how many are travelling. You will receive a shortlist of aircraft, each with a fixed all-in price, and can fly the same jets the stars use, with the same discretion, for one trip or a whole tour. No ownership required.
What are Wizkid's biggest songs?
Wizkid broke through with Holla at Your Boy and Ojuelegba, crossed over globally on Drake's One Dance, and reached a new peak with Essence featuring Tems from the album Made in Lagos, the first Nigerian song in the Billboard Hot 100 top 10. Come Closer, Ginger and Money and Love are other favourites.
Where does Wizkid perform?
Wizkid has sold out arenas including The O2 in London and Madison Square Garden in New York, and headlined festivals such as Afronation across Europe, America, Africa and the Gulf. That global circuit is exactly the kind of schedule that private aviation is built for.
How many private jets does Wizkid have?
No number is confirmed. Reports mention a single jet said to be worth around 40 million dollars, but the artist has not verified how many aircraft, if any, he owns. Claims of multiple or far more expensive jets are unverified social-media speculation.
Who is the richest Afrobeats artist?
Estimates vary, but Wizkid, Davido and Burna Boy are consistently named among the richest, each with a net worth widely put in the tens of millions of dollars. Wizkid is frequently cited among the richest musicians in Africa, though such rankings are estimates.
Do I need to be famous to charter a private jet?
No. Charter is open to anyone, for a single trip or a full itinerary, with no membership and no deposit. You fly the same aircraft and use the same private terminals as the stars, and Andreea returns a fixed all-in price before you book.
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