Wizkid Shut Down World’s Biggest Gaming Event, Gamers 8 Esports in Saudi Arabia.

Popular Nigerian Afro-pop singer Wizkid stormed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for this year’s Gamers8 theme, Your Portal to the Next World. The event, touted as the world's biggest esports and gaming event, saw Wizkid thrill the audience with some of his hit songs.

Wizkid was among over ten artists who are billed to perform at the event, which commenced on July 14 and is scheduled to end on September 8.

According to its organizer, the Saudi Esports Federation, via a report on Thenational, more than 1,000 activities, from concerts to comedy and magic shows, are part of the program. 

Aside from the music aspect, the event also will see some of the world’s best players and teams compete across popular titles in games like Rocket League, Dota 2, Fortnite, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, and PUBG Mobile.