| WIZKID | |
|---|---|
| BASIC INFORMATION | |
| REAL NAME | Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun |
| STAGE NAME | Wizkid |
| DATE OF BIRTH | July 16, 1990 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Surulere/Ojuelegba, Lagos State |
| STATE OF ORIGIN | Lagos State |
| NATIONALITY | Nigerian |
| PROFESSION(S) | Singer, Rapper, Songwriter |
| RECORD LABEL(S) | Starboy, RCA, Sony |
| NET WORTH | $50 Million |
| BIOGRAPHY OF NIGERIAN SINGER WIZKID | |
Biography
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, who became popularized professionally with Wizkid is a 30 years old Nigerian singer, rapper and songwriter whose present in the Nigerian industry is classified as a blessing.
Career
The Legendary Nigerian singer, Wizkid was formerly signed by Banky W to Empire Mate Entertainment (EME) in 2009 and rose to fame with “Holla At Your Boy,” a single off his Superstar Album. He left the label EME due to contract differences and started his own record label StarBoy.
International Recognition
Wizkid official international recognition came in 2016 when Drake collaborated with him on “One Dance,” a chart-topping single in several countries including United States, which he is credited to be the writer. He also went ahead to feature Drake in Come Closer.
Personal Life
Wizkid is a father of three;
* Boluwatife Balogun mothered by Oluwanisola Ogudugu
* Ayodeji Balogun mothered by Binta Diallo
* Zion Balogun mothered by Jada Pollock
EPS & Albums
PS: Wizkid has an upcoming Album Made In Lagos dropping on the 15th of October 2020, the Album release was halted due to the End SARS protest in Nigeria. Other albums and projects by Wizkid are;
- Superstar (2011)
- Ayo (2014)
- Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
- Made In Lagos (2020)
EPs and Compilations
- Empire Mates State of Mind (with EME) (2012)
- Soundman Vol. 1 (2019)