If you’re in the mood for a more international version of the holiday song “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” you’ll want to check out the latest rendition by Nigerian singer/songwriter Waconzy.
Waconzy’s (Obinna Kelvin Anyanwu) version of “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” is a a vibrant Afro-gospel Christmas anthem that fuses Afrobeats groove, classic highlife melodies and modern Amapiano energy into one powerful holiday praise experience.
Amapiano is a subgenre of electronic House music that blends sounds of Deep House, jazz and lounge music with a South African flavor. The genre, which translates to “the pianos” in Zulu, emerged in the early 2010s. Tracks usually incorporate African rhythms, instruments and chants, but with a backbeat familiar to House lovers.
Built around timeless festive joy and the spirit of giving, Waconzy’s version celebrates overflow blessings, divine favor, open doors and seasonal cheer, turning his real-life testimony into a universal Christmas story of grace, gratitude and celebration for listeners worldwide.
Waconzy is a Nigerian-born global Afrobeats artist, singer, songwriter, producer and humanitarian best known for his breakout hit “I Celebrate” and a catalogue that fuses Afrobeats, Highlife, dancehall and gospel influences. Across multiple releases and international performances, he has built a reputation for inspirational, melody-driven anthems that speak to celebration, faith and resilience, while his company DV8 Media Publishing oversees his releases, branding and global promotional campaigns.
Waconzy pairs uplifting festive lyrics with rich African imagery, dynamic choreography and warm Christmas scenes in his version of “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” positioning the track as a global Afro-gospel event for dance floors, churches, holiday parties, weddings and inspirational playlists.
Give it a listen below.
