WIZKID  Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (stage name Wizkid) was born on July 16, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. He comes from a large family and is the last of six children.

WIZKID

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (stage name Wizkid) was born on July 16, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. He comes from a large family and is the last of six children.

Wizkid started singing at age 11; he sang in his church's choir and released a 7 track album entitled "Lil Prinz". Wizkid's first song featured one of Nigeria's celebrated musical icon, OJB Jezreel.

Moreover, in 2006, Wizkid collaborated with Naeto C and Ikechukwu prior to rising to stardom. In 2009, Wizkid became a household name within Nigeria's musical landscape; he was featured on M.I's "Fast Money, Fast Cars", and Kel's "Turn by Turn". Wizkid was featured on Banky W's album, The W Experience, after getting signed to Empire Mates Entertainment.

Wizkid began recording songs for his debut album, Superstar, several months prior to the June 9, 2011 release.

Wizkid has won 7 awards, including Ghana Music Awards (African Artist of the Year) in 2013, BET Awards 2012 (Best International Act Africa) in 2012, Hip Hop World Awards 2012 (The Headies) in two nominations, Nigerian Entertainment Awards 2012, in two nominations, Mobo Awards (Best African Act) in 2011.

Nigerians blast, applaud Wizkid for winning 3 international awards in one night - 13 days ago

All hail Wizkid! Starboy becomes the first Nigerian musician to win 3 awards at this international award show - 13 days ago

Betrayal! Wizkid reveals his love for Ghanaian jollof rice (video) - 16 days ago

Wizkid is not anybody’s mate! See the major award nominations he just received (photo) - 17 days ago

Finally! Wizkid announces two-day free show - 19 days ago

You need to READ the latest thing Wizkid said about his two baby mamas (photos) - 20 days ago

I did not say anything false – Wizkid responds to claims he lied about performing for free in Nigeria - 26 days ago

Here’s how to be the world’s biggest artiste – Wizkid reveals - a month ago

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Star girl Efya looks just like a queen in new photos - a month ago

There is no bad blood between me and Drake – Wizkid explains (photos, videos) - a month ago

Banky W reveals most Nigerian artists’ best kept secret (photos) - 2 months ago

Wizkid's new hairstyle will make you think he's joined a new gang (photos) - 2 months ago

Runtown is a expecting a baby and the gender has finally been revealed! (photos)- 2 months ago

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