LagosExplorer reports: Nigerian-born, US-raised disc jockey Michael Babatunde Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, has revealed the life-changing moment Afrobeat superstar Wizkid officially brought him into the Starboy fold. Speaking in a recent interview with BBC 1Xtra, the talented DJ recounted how an online connection with Wizkid turned into a global music journey that has now spanned eight years.
According to Tunez, his first meeting with Wizkid happened after he returned to Nigeria one December for a holiday. At the time, he was already making waves in the African diaspora club scene across the United States. “We were talking online, and when I finally got to Nigeria, he said, ‘I need you to be my DJ. We are going to take over the world,’” Tunez recalled, describing the moment as both surreal and motivating.
Since that fateful meeting, DJ Tunez has become a permanent fixture in Wizkid’s performances, electrifying crowds at some of the biggest stages in the world. Their partnership has seen him spin at historic events, including Wizkid’s record-breaking three-night sold-out run at London’s O2 Arena, cementing Starboy Entertainment’s dominance on the global Afrobeat map.
Beyond his role as Wizkid’s official DJ, Tunez has carved his own space in the music industry with collaborations and hit singles. His 2024 track “Apala Disco” went viral, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Nigerian sounds with modern rhythms. Still, it is his synergy with Wizkid that remains his proudest achievement—a partnership built on trust, shared vision, and a mutual determination to elevate African music to the world stage.
Wizkid’s early promise of “taking over the world” now feels less like ambition and more like prophecy, as Starboy’s sound continues to influence audiences from Lagos to London, New York to Tokyo. For DJ Tunez, the journey that began with a single conversation has become a testament to the power of belief, talent, and the magic that happens when two creative minds share the same dream.