4.) Cardi B is also the first female rapper to do so. Wizkid is the first Afro-pop artiste to appear in the Guinness World Records. Starboy Records CEO, Wizkid is starting 2017 on another good note as he has received an award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers for his contribution to Drake’s song, “One Dance”. He is the first Nigerian artiste to win an award from the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). The award was given to Wizkid in recognition of his role in the writing of Drake’s chart-topping hit single, One Dance. He was given this award to recognize his duty of writing Drake’s hit … The award was given to Wizkid in recognition of his role in the writing of Drake ’ s chart- … So successful that it was the first… He is the Yungest African artiste to be nominated for a Grammy award. Wizkid won his first award in 2011 ( Headies Next Rated Artiste ). A highlight of the event was the presentation of the ASCAP Founders Award to songwriting icon Diane Warren, the writer of all-time pop classics like “Because You Loved Me,” “Un-Break My Heart” and “If I Could Turn Back Time,” who got a tribute worthy of her songwriting legacy. The father of three has done wizkids-greatest-achievements-will-surprise-you. The award was given to Wizkid in recognition of his role in the writing of Drake’s chart-topping hit single “One Dance”. The song was co-written and co-produced by Wizkid earning an award from the American society of composers, authors, and publishers (ASCAP). Wizkid is also the first Nigerian (if not African), to bag an international award from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the award was given to Wizkid in recognition of his role in the writing of Drake’s chart-topping hit single “One Dance”. Wizkid Epic Reply To Fan Doubting His ASCAP Award [PICS] by TunezBlog: 6:03am On Feb 04, 2017 Ever since ASCAP gave starboy Wizkid his award for writing Drake's hit track, 'One Dance' there has been a debate on, if Wizkid actually wrote all of the song. Politics ... which earned him 3 Billboard awards and an ASCAP award. To those who are still in doubt maybe this listicle might be able to change your mind. Wizkid is the first afro-pop artiste to appear in the Guinness Book of World Records. Wizkid is also the 1 st Nigerian Artiste to earn the International award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ( ASCAP ). One of Nigeria’s top artiste Wizkid turns a year older today, 16th of July. Although Wizkid has proven to the world countless times that he is the biggest artiste in Africa, there are still some people out there who still rate him low. Wizkid began recording his debut album, ‘Superstar’, in 2019. One Dance – Drake and Kyla. He is the first Nigerian artiste to win an award from the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). 5.) Work hard. 4. Wizkid’s contribution to the Nigerian Music Industry has earned him several achievements. I guess this ASCAP (The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers) award finally confirms this seeing that Wizkid is fully credited for his role as the songwriter. Multiple award-winning song, “One Dance” is a song by Canadian rapper, Drake from his fourth studio album, “Views”. Wizkid is a pop sensation, leader of the new school and flag bearer of the Afrobeats movement. Wizkid is the first Nigerian (if not African) , to get an international award from The American Society of Composers , Authors and Publishers (ASCAP ). He is the first Nigerian artiste to win an award from the American Society of Composers Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). In fact, singer Seyi Shay was the first to announce that apart from featuring on the song, Wizkid actually wrote the song for Drake. In number seven, the First Nigerian To Win An ASCAP Award Wizkid is also the first Nigerian (if not African), to bag an international award from The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). He received an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting assistance to Drake’s “One Dance”. On the 2 nd of January 2010, he released ‘Holla at your boy’ as the album’s lead single which later earned him the ‘Next Rated’ award at ‘The Headies 2011’, and was nominated for best pop single at the aforementioned award event. Wizkid is the first afro-pop artiste to appear in the Guinness Book of World Records. Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian recording artist and actor. Wizkid is the first Afro-Pop artiste to appear in the Guinness World Records. 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