US EditionNigeria: Album Review - Wizkid and Asake Deliver Vibes, Not Depth, On Real Vol. 1
The 10-minute EP features four tracks blending Afro-fusion sounds with dance rhythms, but critics note it lacks lyrical depth despite high anticipation.
- On Thursday night, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, and Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, released REAL, Vol. 1 as a four-track, 10-minute EP.
- Following weeks of social-media teasers, the rollout included an unannounced pre-release single, 'Jogodo,' which arrived on 15 January 2026 and earned media support.
- Produced by Magicsticks, lol, and 4Tunes, the EP blends lush Afro-fusion production with spiritual storytelling and features a 'Turbulence' video showing subtle experimentation.
- Reviewers said the EP met fan expectations but lacks profound lyricism and exceptional songwriting, while critics noted lyrical themes emphasize wealth, luxury and sexualization with Asake reinforcing a dominant image and Wizkid focusing on money and status.
- Following chart-topping collaborations, the EP marks Wizkid and Asake's first full-length work, merging Wizkid's 'Starboy' era smoothness with Asake's high-energy sound and gaining support from Billboard, Essence, Vibe, and OkayAfrica.
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