wizkid recorded his second studio album "ayo" between 2012 and 2014. it features guest appearances from femi kuti, banky w., seyi shay, phyno, tyga, akon and wale. the album's production was handled by sarz, shizzi, uhuru, del b, dokta frabz, maleek berry, legendury beatz and spellz. it was initially titled "chosen". according to mtv base, the album suffered from a pushed back release date. it was earlier reported that the album would feature don jazzy, efya and olamide. on 6 september 2014, wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, wizkid had plans of releasing a mixtape in april 2013. in an interview with ok!nigeria tv at disturbing headquarters in london, he said the mixtape would be released in april. he also said it would feature wale and tinie tempah. wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 june 2013. in an interview with hiptv, banky w revealed the album's initial title and commented on the delayed album. in addition, he gave an estimated time-frame for the album's release.