Wizkid & Asake Finally Drop “Real Vol. 1” EP | Was the Wait Worth It?

Wizkid and Asake have officially shaken the Afrobeats scene with their new single “Jogodo.”
The highly anticipated collaboration is already generating massive reactions online, with fans rating the song a perfect 10/10 and praising the chemistry between both superstars.

But that’s not all. Wizkid and Asake have also announced that their joint project, “Real Vol. 1” EP, is set to drop next Friday, sending excitement levels through the roof. With both artists dominating charts and setting trends, expectations for the EP are sky-high.

we break down fan reactions to Jogodo, what to expect from Real Vol. 1, and why this Wizkid–Asake partnership could be one of the biggest Afrobeats moments of the year.

In this episode of Gusto Reactions, we break down the long-awaited release of Wizkid and Asake’s collaborative EP, Real Vol. 1. First announced during an Apple Music podcast interview last year December, the project quickly became one of the most anticipated Afrobeats collaborations, leaving fans waiting months for its arrival.

Ahead of the EP’s official release date on January 23, 2026, Wizkid and Asake dropped the lead track “Jogodo”, instantly wowing fans and reigniting excitement around the project.


The Apple Music Podcast Promise
Wizkid and Asake announcing Real Vol. 1
Fan expectations after the Detty December window passed
How anticipation continued to build

The Delay & Fan Patience
Months of waiting and online speculation
Reactions from Wizkid FC and Asake fans
Managing hype in Afrobeats collaborations

“Jogodo” First Impressions
Initial fan reactions to the lead single
Chemistry between Wizkid and Asake
Why the song raised expectations for the EP

Wizkid x Asake Synergy
How their sounds complement each other
Street energy meets global Afrobeats appeal
Why this pairing feels culturally important

Expectations for Real Vol. 1
What fans hope to hear on the EP
Potential impact on 2026 Afrobeats conversations
Can the project live up to the long wait?


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