Wizpec
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{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Wizpec
| image =
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| native_name =
| native_name_lang = Yoruba
| birth_name = Okoro Opeoluwa Michael
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1996|12|18}}
| birth_place = Lagos, Nigeria
| genre = {{hlist|Afrobeats|afro-pop|afrobeat|dancehall}}
| occupation = {{hlist|Singer-songwriter|musician}}
| years_active = 2018{{ndash}}present
| label = Antisocial Records{{ndash}}present
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Okoro Opeoluwa Michael (born 18 December 1996), known professionally as Wizpec is a Nigerian singer-songwriter and performing artist. He rose to fame with the release of his song "Olorun O Je", which garnered him a nomination for the City People Entertainment Awards for Popular Song of the Year in 2018.{{Cite web |last=Reporter |date=17 October 2018 |title=#CPMA2018: City People Music Awards Nominees' List Out |url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/cpma2018-city-people-music-awards-nominees-list-out/ |access-date=8 April 2025 |website=City People Magazine |language=en-US}}
In 2020, Wizpec released his debut extended play, Afrocentric. And was nominated in 2020 for the City People Entertainment Awards Next Rated. The following year, he released his debut album, Good Things Take Time (GTTT). Which earned an award at the 2023 Golden Star Awards.
Early life
Okoro Opeoluwa Michael was born and raised on Lagos Island, Nigeria. Wizpec shared a home with his mother and three brothers. He developed an interest in music during his childhood, participating in local talent shows and community events. At the age of 16, he recorded his first single.{{Cite web |last=Telegraph |first=New |date=23 March 2025 |title=Wizpec, another Nigerian Afrobeat sensation storms mainstream music |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/wizpec-another-nigerian-afrobeat-sensation-storms-mainstream-music/ |access-date=8 April 2025 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}
Career
Wizpec's musical journey began earnestly at an early age. Wizpec was discovered by Sound Sultan, and was a backup dancer for him.{{Cite web |last=Nwafor |date=18 March 2025 |title=Wizpec blends 90s timeless vibes, R&B and AfroBeat into modern tunes |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/wizpec-blends-90s-timeless-vibes-rb-and-afrobeat-into-modern-tunes/ |access-date=8 April 2025 |website=Vanguard News |language=en-GB}} His breakout single, "Olorun O Je," garnered significant attention and led to a nomination for the City People Awards' Next Rated category in 2018.{{Cite web |last=Babalola |first=Seyi |date=2 November 2024 |title=The rise of Wizpec: A fresh voice in music |url=https://thesun.ng/the-rise-of-wizpec-a-fresh-voice-in-music/ |access-date=20 April 2025 |website=The Sun Nigeria |language=en}} In 2020, he released the EP "Afrocentric." Upon its release, he was nominated for the City People Entertainment Awards' Next Rated category in 2020.{{Cite web |last=Reporter |date=30 November 2020 |title=#CPMA2020: Citypeople releases nominations for 2020 Music Awards |url=https://www.citypeopleonline.com/cpma2020-citypeople-releases-nominations-for-2020-music-awards/ |access-date=8 April 2025 |website=City People Magazine |language=en-US}}
In January 2022, AntiSocial Records announced the signing of Wizpec. In March 2023, following this, he released several singles, including "Sign" and "Riddim".{{Cite web |title=Ayo Maff, Qing Madi, Wizpec, Zerrydl, and Llona – The Rising Stars Reshaping 2024's Music Scene – THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/12/15/ayo-maff-qing-madi-wizpec-zerrydl-and-llona-the-rising-stars-reshaping-2024s-music-scene/ |access-date=8 April 2025 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en-US}} Wizpec collaborated with fellow artist Boyblizz to release the joint album Good Things Take Time (GTTT), an 18-track album.{{Cite web |date=6 March 2023 |title=Wizpec, Boyblizz Collabo To Deliver Afro-Melodies On Joint Album, 'Good Things Take Time' (GTTT) – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/wizpec-boyblizz-collabo-to-deliver-afro-melodies-on-joint-album-good-things-take-time-gttt/ |access-date=8 April 2025 |language=en-GB}} Fidelia Ukaegbu of P.M. News commended Wizpec's vocal performance on GTTT.{{Cite web |title=Wizpec's "Good Things Take Time" is a Strong, Well-Crafted Debut LP |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/03/20/wizpecs-good-things-take-time-is-a-strong-well-crafted-debut-lp/ |access-date=20 April 2025 |language=en-US}}
In the fourth quarter of 2023, he performed at the 2023 SOUNDBOX festival.{{Cite web |date=10 October 2023 |title=Nigerian Singer Wizpec to Perform in Egypt – Independent Newspaper Nigeria |url=https://independent.ng/nigerian-singer-wizpec-to-perform-in-egypt/ |access-date=8 April 2025 |language=en-GB}} Wizpec won the Golden Star Awards for Debut Album of the Year. Wizpec also performed in Iran for his Iranian Tour in 2025, held in Tehran in April 2025.{{Cite web |last=Komolafe |first=Ayobamiji |date=6 April 2025 |title=Tehran Show: Excited Fans Besiege Wizpec Ahead Of Performance |url=https://newtelegraphng.com/tehran-show-excited-fans-besiege-wizpec-ahead-of-performance/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tehran-show-excited-fans-besiege-wizpec-ahead-of-performance |access-date=8 April 2025 |website=New Telegraph |language=en-US}}
Discography
= Studio albums =
| class="wikitable"
|+List of Studio Albums !Title !Album Details !Year Released |
| Good Things Take Time (GTTT)
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|2023 |
= Extended plays =
| class="wikitable"
|+List of EPs !Title !Music Details !Year Released |
| Afrocentric
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|2020 |
= Singles =
| class="wikitable"
|+As lead artiste !Year !Title !Album |
| rowspan="2" |2023
|Good Things Take Time |
| Riddim
|Good Things Take Time |
| 2022
|For You |Good Things Take Time |
| rowspan="2" |2021
|Zoom |{{Non-album singles}} |
| Hello
|{{Non-album singles}} |
| 2017
|Olorun O Je |{{Non-album singles}} |
Awards and nominations
| class="wikitable"
!Year !Event !Category !Result !Ref |
| 2018
|City People Entertainment Awards |Popular Song of the Year |{{nom}} |
| 2020
|City People Entertainment Awards |City People Next Rated Artiste |{{nom}} |
| 2023
|Golden Star awards |Debute album of the year |{{Won}} | |