Nigerian superstars Wizkid and Asake have officially released the music video for “Turbulence,” the opening track from their highly anticipated joint EP, REAL, Vol. 1. The visual arrives alongside the EP’s global release, further cementing the duo’s powerful creative alignment.
“Turbulence” sets the emotional and sonic tone for REAL, Vol. 1, unfolding as a smooth, percussion-led Afrobeat record that reflects on success, pressure, and the discipline of staying unbothered amid life’s challenges. Over laid-back yet confident production, Wizkid and Asake explore themes of resilience, gratitude to God, and the importance of minding one’s business while navigating fame, negativity, and expectations.
As the EP’s intro, “Turbulence” captures a calm-before-the-storm energy — grounded, reflective, and assured. The lyrics emphasize growth and elevation, offering a message of composure in moments of chaos, perfectly aligning with the project’s wider themes of rhythm, ease, and cultural confidence.
The music video visually reinforces the song’s message, pairing understated aesthetics with a sense of quiet authority. Rather than excess, the visual leans into mood and presence, allowing the artists’ chemistry and energy to take center stage. It’s a fitting introduction to a project that values intention over spectacle.
Produced by Magicsticks, Lolu, and 4Tunes, REAL, Vol. 1 marks Wizkid and Asake’s first full collaborative body of work, following a series of chart-topping collaborations including the GRAMMY-nominated “MMS.” The EP represents a meeting point between Wizkid’s smooth, soulful legacy and Asake’s high-energy, street-rooted rise — a fusion of experience and momentum shaping the current era of Afrobeats.
