Wizkid

About Wizkid

In 2009, he signed with Empire Mates Entertainment and is most known for his breakthrough single,"Holla at Your Boy". He was named Artist of the Year at the 2016 MAMAs.

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known as Wizkid, Wizzy or Starboy, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. One of Africa's greatest artists, Wizkid is the most decorated Nigerian artist of all time and one of the most revolutionary Afro-pop artists of the modern era. He started recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaboration album with Glorious Five, a group he and a few friends from the church formed. Wizkid signed a recording contract with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. He became famous after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the first single from his debut studio album, Superstar. "Tease Me / Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo" and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles on the Superstar album. Ayo, her second studio album of the same name, was released in September 2014. It is supported by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay" and "Show You the Money". Wizkid left E.M.E after the contract expired.

Years active	2001–present
Also known as	Wizzy, Starboy, Machala, Daddy Yo, Mr Balo
Genres	Afrobeats, Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, R&B, hip-hop, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Birth name	Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Associated acts	Maleek Berry, Sarz, Legendury Beatz, P2J, Drake, Skepta, Beyoncé, Tiwa Savage, Olamide, Emtee
Born	July 16, 1990, Surulere, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Labels	Starboy, RCA (current), Empire Mates (former)

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Trivia

He has been a popular collaborator within the music industry, working with Akon, Young Jeezy, Iyanya, Angel, Ice Prince, and Wande Coal. 

Wizkid before fame

He began singing in his church choir when he was 11 years old and released his first CD,"Lil Prinz", in 2001.

Achievement of Wizkid

In the music industry, he has collaborated with Akon, Young Jeezy, Iyanya, Angel, Ice Prince, and Wande Coal, among others.

Salary 2020

Not known

Net Worth 2020

$4 Million

Wizkid family life

He was the youngest of six siblings in a huge family. His father, who had three marriages, raised him in Lagos, Nigeria.

Associations of Wizkid

In an effort to grow as an artist, he collaborated with Femi Kuti on the song"Jaiye Jaiye".

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