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Black Wall Street Legacy Fest proudly announces Tobe Nwigwe—Grammy® and Emmy® nominee, NAACP® Image Award winner, and independent artist—as its 2025 headliner.

Tobechukwu Dubem “Tobe” Nwigwe, known for hit songs like ‘Fye Fye’, ‘Eat’, and ‘Try Jesus’, is celebrated for his unique style, distinct vocals, and brilliant lyrics. The Houston-area born artist’s music has garnered hundreds of millions of streams on Spotify alone and continues to meld culture, spirituality, lyricism, and visual art in powerful and captivating ways.

Tobe Nwigwe’s Soundtrack of Justice: New Releases, Bold Collaborations, and a Legacy Rooted in Culture and Community

Just this month, Nwigwe released ‘Pain’, the first single from the hit MGM Series ‘Godfather of Harlem’, produced by hip-hop legend and multi-platinum producer Swizz Beats. The song joins a series of singles Tobe Nwigwe released this year, including American, Dopamine, and Alert, which features his wife, Maritca Ivory “Fat” Nwigwe. He has collaborated alongside numerous artists, including Andra Day, Chance the Rapper, Pharrell Williams, and the legendary Erykah Badu.

Over the course of his career, Nwigwe has remained committed to fighting for justice, uplifting our community, and celebrating Black culture and identity through every lyric and beat woven into his songs. The child of Nigerian immigrants, Nwigwe pays homage to his Igbo heritage throughout his music. 

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Five years strong in truth, legacy, and culture.

“It is with deep honor and gratitude that we welcome the incomparable Tobe Nwigwe as our 2025 Legacy Fest headliner. His voice, his art, and his unapologetic commitment to truth reflect the very spirit of Greenwood. This is more than a performance—it’s a homecoming. And I promise you, Tulsa won’t forget what’s coming,” Dr. Tiffany Crutcher Executive Director of Black Wall Street Legacy Fest said.

As the Legacy Fest enters its fifth year, it continues celebrating and uplifting the legacy of Greenwood and Black Wall Street. The festival also honors survivors and descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre as it spreads truth, inspires hope and extends tradition. 

“It is only fitting that our fifth headliner would be an artist who centers Black culture, love, excellence, family and legacy in every aspect of his art,” Dr. Crutcher added.

As previously reported, this event, led by dedicated committees and organizers, is a testament to their mission of preserving the legacy the Greenwood community by fostering education, economic empowerment, and cultural celebration. The inaugural festival was held in 2021 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.

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Stay tuned to The Black Wall Street Times and Black Wall Street Legacy Fest for more updates.

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