In a move set to electrify the music scene, two of Nigeria's biggest stars, Wizkid and Asake, have officially announced a joint project titled REAL, scheduled for release this December 2025. The confirmation came directly from the artists during a recent Apple Music session, sending fans into an immediate frenzy of anticipation.
The Official Announcement and Fan Frenzy
The groundbreaking news was shared with a smile by Wizkid, who was seated beside his collaborator Asake. "Special announcement, 2025 Mr Money X Big Wiz project. It's called REAL, and it drops this December. For the people, Vol. 1," Wizkid declared. Asake nodded in agreement, solidifying the announcement. This casual reveal instantly positioned the project as one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year, promising a full collaborative effort from the two powerhouses before 2025 concludes.
A Collaboration Built on Proven Success
This is not the first time Wizkid and Asake have joined forces, and their past work hints at the potential of REAL. They previously collaborated on "MMS," a standout track from Asake's 2024 album, which became the fourth most-streamed song of 2025 on Apple Music Nigeria. Another successful team-up, "Bad Girl," further showcased their seamless chemistry. Their sound—a blend of Wizkid's smooth, melodic Afropop and Asake's vibrant, fuji-infused energy—has consistently resonated with a global audience.
Individually, both artists have dominated 2025. Wizkid's album Morayo, released in November 2024, emerged as Nigeria's most-streamed album of 2025 on both Apple Music and Spotify. Asake, in a remarkable feat, was crowned the most-streamed artist of 2025 on Apple Music Nigeria, driven by hits like "Why Love," which ended as the platform's most-streamed song.
What REAL Means for the Music Industry
The announcement of REAL signifies more than just another release; it marks a major cultural moment. With Wizkid's chart dominance and Asake's street-born appeal and new independent phase under Giran Republic, their collaboration bridges different yet influential segments of the Afrobeats landscape. Fans are already speculating that the project will fuse Asake's choir-heavy, energetic style with Wizkid's polished sonic approach.
As the countdown to the official release date begins, one thing is certain: Mr Money and Big Wiz are poised to close the year with a monumental bang, delivering a project that could redefine collaborative success in Nigerian music.
