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Wizkid, DJ Mustard, Tyla, others to perform at BlastFest July 18

The ‘Piece of My Heart’ crooner added that he would also perform at Trillville, also known as Tribeville Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis on July 24.

• July 16, 2026
Wizkid
Wizkid [Credit: Daily Post Nigeria]

Nigerian music superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is set to perform at the BlastFest and the Trillville summer festivals in the United States.

The Grammy-winning singer made the announcement in a post on his Instagram page.

Wizkid is slated to headline the BlastFest in Seattle on July 18 alongside DJ Mustard, Shensheea, Tyla and Pheelz.

The ‘Piece of My Heart’ crooner added that he would also perform at Trillville, also known as Tribeville Festival Deluxe in Minneapolis on July 24.

Wizkid earlier hinted his teeming fans that he has  several major US festival appearances scheduled for the summer and fall of 2026, especially those that celebrate global black music and culture.

The announcement has got fans  buzzing across social media platforms, with many dubbing the season as “Starboy Month.”

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