Wizkid’s "Long Live Lagos" is a sparkling tribute to the city that shaped one of Afrobeats’ most influential voices. The 85-min documentary is available for streaming on HBO Max – but what if you're traveling abroad? Read on for how to watch "Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" online and from anywhere with a VPN.
"Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" premieres on Thursday, Dec 11 on HBO Max in the U.S..
• U.S. — HBO Max via Prime Video
• U.K. — Sky (Dec 14)
• Watch from anywhere — try NordVPN risk-free
Directed by Karam Gill, and part of HBO’s acclaimed "Music Box" season 2 documentary series, "Long Live Lagos" covers Wizkid's journey from his upbringing in Lagos to his rise as a global Afrobeats star.
The film culminates in Wiz's historic headline concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on 29 July 2023, when he became the first African artist to sell out the venue.
Whether you're a Wizkid fan or simply love Nigerian culture, you've come to the right place. Here's where to watch "Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" online around the world.
How to watch 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' in the U.S.
"Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" premieres at 9 a.m. ET/PT on Thursday, December 11 on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max.
You can subscribe to Max via Amazon Prime.
Abroad? Don't panic. You can catch the show on your usual domestic streaming platform by using a VPN. We recommend NordVPN.
Watch 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' from anywhere
Away from the U.S. at the moment and blocked from watching "Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" on your usual service?
You can still watch episodes from anywhere thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where you are in the world. So it’s ideal for viewers currently traveling outside of their home country. Our favourite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:
Using a VPN is incredibly simple.
1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.
2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're in the U.K. and want to view a U.S. service, you'd select U.S. from the list and find HBO Max.
3. Sit back and enjoy "Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" from your usual streaming service.
Can I watch 'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' in the U.K.
"Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" will be streaming on Sky in the UK (likely from December 14, 2025)
Blocked from watching "Wizkid: Long Live Lagos" on your usual American subscription? Use NordVPN to unlock HBO Max streams.
'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' - Need to Know
'Wizkid: Long Live Lagos' - Cast
- Femi Anikulapo-Kuti, musician
- Jada Pollock, manager & partner
- Julie Adenuga, UK radio host
- Seni Saraki, CEO, Native Magazine
- Sunday Are, first manager
- Starboy, fan
- Karen Binns, creative director and stylist; Tops, tour manager
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