A reward of ₦5 million has been offered to anyone who finds and returns the missing phone of Nigerian music superstar, Wizkid.
The phone reportedly went missing on Saturday night during Wizkid’s surprise appearance at the Nativeland concert, which was held at Sol Beach, Elegushi, Lagos.
The incident occurred during Wizkid’s energetic performance, when his phone accidentally fell. DJ Tunez, a close associate of Wizkid, made an urgent announcement from the stage, asking concertgoers to help find the phone. “While my brother Wizkid was performing, his phone dropped. Anybody who finds Wizkid’s phone, there’s ₦5 million waiting. It’s my boss’s phone. Please, if you find it, bring it to me,” he said.
DJ Tunez later reiterated the message on social media, posting on X (formerly Twitter), “I’m gooooooood! Please if you find Machala’s phone hit me up! Thank you!” The phrase “Machala” is a popular nickname for Wizkid among his fans.
The Nativeland concert, which featured performances from several top Nigerian artists, also faced additional controversy after part of the stage collapsed during a performance by rapper Odumodublvck. Videos circulating online showed the moment the stage equipment fell, causing panic and prompting attendees to scramble for safety. Despite the chaos, the event continued, and the search for Wizkid’s phone remains a key focus among concertgoers.
