Wizkid a Nigerian Singer and songwriter, born as Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. He is one of the most commercially successful music artistes from Nigeria. He started his music career at a very early age despite opposition from his family.
Born: 16 July 1990, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Category: Nigerian Singer
Other names: Starboy • Machala • Big Wiz • Big W
Full name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Education: Lead City University • Lagos State University
Occupation: Singer • songwriter
Years active: 2001–present
Agent: Mr. Sunday
Title: CEO of Starboy Entertainment
Spouse(s): Not Married
Partner(s): Oluwanisola Ogudugu • Binta Diallo •
Parent(s): Ibrahim Balogun (father) • Jane Dolapo Balogun (mother)
Children: Boluwatife Balogun • Ayodeji Balogun • Zion Balogun
Awards: Grammy Awards • BET Awards (3) • Soul Train Awards (3) • Billboard Awards (3) • iHeartRadio Music Awards (2) • MOBO Awards (6) • Apple Music Awards,
Origin: ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Genres: Afrobeats • reggae • dancehall • R&B • hip hop • pop
Net Worth: $35,000,000
Labels: Starboy Entertainment • RCA (current) • Empire Mates Entertainment (former)
Associated acts: Chris Brown , Drake , Kanye West , Mr Eazi , Rema , Shatta Wale , Tems.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born July 16, 1990) is a Nigerian music superstar who is known professionally as Wizkid or Starboy. He is considered to be one of the top three Afrobeats artists from the African continent due to his influence in growing the music culture over the years up. Formerly known by the stage name, Lil Prince, Wizkid became a national sensation after the release of Holla At Your Boy, the lead single in his chart-topping debut album, Superstar. He is also addressed as Big Wiz or Machala.
He rose to the international limelight in 2016 after he lent his vocals to Drake‘s award-winning song, One Dance, which was a global hit. The singer and songwriter dropped his fourth studio album, Made In Lagos, in October 2020, and since it has been released into the public domain, the project has gone on to win several laurels and set different records. One of the album’s top singles, Essence, became the first Nigerian song to chart on Billboard Hot 100.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is a Nigerian music Megastar. He is known professional as Wizkid or Starboy, or Big Wiz. He came to the limelight after signing to Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009 and releasing his hit single, Holla At Your Boy.
The song which won him millions of fans set the pace for Wizkid to drop commercially successful albums in the past twelve years. His latest album, Made In Lagos, has won him international acclaim as it reached number one on the Billboard World Album Chart.
One of the album’s singles, Essence featuring Tems, has become the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100. In addition, it was announced in February 2021 that Wizkid has attained the honor of being the most-streamed Nigerian artist on Spotify, amassing over 3.4 billion streams from all his works.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, who became popularized professionally with Wizkid is a 32 years old Nigerian singer, rapper, and songwriter whose present in the Nigerian industry is classified as a blessing.
Wizkid is 31 years old at the moment. Despite being a father of three handsome sons – Boluwatife Balogun, Ayodeji Balogun, and Zion Balogun – he is believed to be single. However, rumor has it that the superstar is in a relationship with Jada Pollock, his manager, and the mother of his third son, Zion Balogun. Also, some blogs have fingered him to be dating Tems. Nevertheless, Wizkid dotes on his children, spending his free time with them whenever he isn’t making music in the studio or on tour.
Wizkid is a very successful artiste, both in terms of financial and music assets. He currently shuffles his time between his residences in Lagos and Accra. Asides from owning a fleet of luxurious cars, he also has choice properties across the world, with diverse business investments.
He is also a music executive as he had flagged off his own music imprint, Starboy Entertainment, in 2013, signing artists such as Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz. Fast-rising singer, Starboy Terri is currently signed to the label.
He is an ambassador of Pepsi, signing his first deal with the multinational in 2012. He has also had brand partnership deals with companies like MTN Nigeria, Guinness Nigeria Plc, and the United Bank Of Africa (UBA).
He is currently being managed by Mr. Sunday Are. And he is also known by other nicknames like Starboy, Machala, Big Wiz, and Big W.
Wizkid is often considered as one of Africa’s top three artists. The others being Burna Boy and Davido. He also has the most substantial fanbase in Nigeria, who identify themselves as Wizkid FC. Wizkid is also known by the nicknames, Starboy or Big Wiz or Big W.
The Lagos-born singer is 32 years old. Although he is yet to be married, he has three sons from different women. His first child, Boluwatife, was born in 2011. He was just 21 years old at the time. He dotes on his children a lot and spends his free time vacationing with them or taking them out to lovely places.
He is currently rumored to be dating his manager, Jada P, who happens to be the mother of his third son, Zion Balogun. He also has another manager named Sunday Are. In addition, he announced the signing of singer, Terri, in 2018.
The singer, who is known for his iconic fashion style, has choice properties across the world. Presently, he spends his time between his houses in Lagos and Ghana.
Wizkid is a father of three;
Boluwatife Balogun mothered by Oluwanisola Ogudugu
Ayodeji Balogun mothered by Binta Diallo
Zion Balogun mothered by Jada Pollock
All three mentioned above are his baby mamas and ex-girlfriends except Jada Pollock. Wizkid has also dated Tonto Dikeh, Tiwa Savage, and Seyi Shay in the past.
