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Wizkid - Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun

  • Date of birth: July 16, 1990
  • Place of birth: Surulere, Ikeja, Nigeria
  • Children: Zion Ayo-Balogun, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Jr.
  • Occupation: Singer, songwriter
  • Genre: Afrobeats

Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter. He was born on July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria. He is also known as Starboy or Big Wiz.

Career

Wizkid started his music career at the age of 11 when he released a collaborative album with Glorious Five entitled Lil Prinz. He signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009 and released his debut album Superstar in 2011.

Since then, he has released four more albums: Ayo (2014), Sounds from the Other Side (2017), Made in Lagos (2020), and Essence (2021).

Wizkid’s net worth is estimated to be around $30 million.

Dating Timeline

Wizkid has been linked to several women over the years. He has three children from three different women. His first son Boluwatife was born in 2011 to Sola Ogudu. His second son Ayodeji was born in 2016 to Binta Diallo. His third son Zion was born in 2017 to Jada Pollock.

List of Wizkid Albums

  • Superstar (2011)
  • Ayo (2014)
  • Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
  • Made in Lagos (2020)
  • Essence (2021)

Top Best Wizkid Songs

  • Holla at Your Boy (2010)
  • Don’t Dull (2010)
  • Love My Baby (2010)
  • Pakurumo (2011)
  • Jaiye Jaiye ft Femi Kuti (2013)
  • Ojuelegba (2014)
  • Show You The Money (2014)
  • Final (Baba Nla) (2015)
  • Daddy Yo (2016)
  • Come Closer ft Drake (2017)
  • Soco ft Ceeza Milli, Spotless & Terri (2018)
  • Fever (2018)
  • Joro (2019)
  • Smile ft H.E.R (2020)
  • Essence ft Tems (2020)

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