Nigerian music giants Wizkid and Asake have officially joined forces, releasing their much-anticipated collaborative single titled 'Jogodo.' The track, which hit major streaming platforms in the early hours of Friday, January 16, 2026, serves as the lead single from their forthcoming joint project.
The First Taste of a Historic Collaboration
This release marks the first official joint project for Ayodeji 'Wizkid' Balogun and Ahmed 'Asake' Ololade, two of Afrobeats' biggest exports. The song 'Jogodo' is the precursor to their upcoming EP, 'Real (Vol 1),' which is scheduled for a full release on January 23, 2026. The track showcases a seamless blend of their distinct styles, with Wizkid offering his signature smooth and laid-back vocals while Asake injects his characteristically energetic and streetwise delivery.
The artists perform in a vibrant mix of Yoruba and Nigerian Pidgin, with lyrics celebrating nightlife, attraction, and self-assurance. The chorus is particularly catchy, designed for easy audience participation and sing-alongs. Fans have been quick to embrace the melodic fusion that works for both relaxed listening and upbeat party settings.
Tracklist and Previous Collaborations
Asake took to his Instagram to confirm that the 'Real' EP will contain a total of four songs. The confirmed tracklist includes:
- Jogodo
- Turbulence
- Iskolodo
- Alaye
While this is their first extended play together, the duo is no stranger to collaboration. Wizkid previously featured Asake on the track 'Bad Girl' from his 2024 album 'Morayo.' Conversely, Asake enlisted Wizkid for 'MMS,' a standout song on his debut album 'Lungu Boy.'
The Buildup to the Release
The excitement for this partnership began building in early December 2025 when both artists confirmed a joint project was in the works. They made a special announcement during an Apple Music Radio takeover interview, which was later shared on the platform's official X (formerly Twitter) page.
In the interview, Wizkid declared, "Special announcement: 2025, clear road. Mr Money and Big Wiz—our project is called Real, and it will be released this December for the people. Do you understand? One time, Vol. 1." The hype was further amplified when popular Nigerian-American DJ, Michael 'DJ Tunez' Adeyinka, posted a tantalizing snippet of one of the EP's tracks on his social media, sending fans into a frenzy of anticipation.
The release of 'Jogodo' sets the stage for what is poised to be one of the most significant Afrobeats releases in early 2026, uniting two generations of hitmakers on a single project.
