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Wizkid (musician)
This article is about the Nigerian recording artist. For other uses, see Wizkid.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990),[3] known professionally as Wizkid(sometimes stylised as WizKid), is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He started recording music at age 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, he signed a record deal with Banky W.'s record label Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). He rose to prominence in 2010 with the release of the song "Holla at Your Boy" from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011). "Tease Me/Bad Guys", "Don't Dull", "Love My Baby", "Pakurumo" and "Oluwa Lo Ni" were also released as singles from the Superstar album. Wizkid's self-titled second studio album, Ayo, was released in September 2014 and was preceded by six singles: "Jaiye Jaiye", "On Top Your Matter", "One Question", "Joy", "Bombay" and "Show You the Money".
Wizkid performing at the Desire album launch concert in 2013
Background informationBirth nameAyodeji Ibrahim BalogunAlso known asLil PrinzBorn16 July 1990 (age 27)
Surulere, Lagos, Lagos State, NigeriaGenres
Afrobeat Afropop reggae dancehall hip-hop
Occupation(s)
Singer songwriter performer
Years active2001–present[1]Labels
Starboy RCA Disturbing London[2] E.M.E (former)
Associated acts
Maleek Berry Sarz Legendury Beatz L.A.X Banky W. Shaydee Wale Wande Coal Tiwa Savage R2Bees Efya Runtown
In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the global hit, "One Dance", which reached number one in 15 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canadaand Australia. In addition to his solo work, Wizkid has collaborated with several other artists and was featured on the hits "Girl" (with Bracket), "Fine Lady" (with Lynxxx), "Sexy Mama" (with Iyanya), "Slow Down" (with R2Bees), "The Matter" (with Maleek Berry), "Pull Over" (with KCee) and "Bad Girl" (with Jesse Jagz).
Following the release of his second studio album and expiration of his 5-year recording contract, Wizkid left E.M.E. On 1 March 2017, Billboard magazine reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records.[4] The deal was first reported by several media outlets in September 2016.[5]The chairman and CEO of RCA Records, Peter Edge, somewhat confirmed the signing while speaking to Music Business Worldwide in January 2017.[6]
He was ranked 5th on Forbes and Channel O's 2013 list of the Top 10 Richest/Bankable African Artists.[7][8] In February 2014, Wizkid became the first ever Nigerian musician to have over 1 million followers on Twitter.[9][10]Moreover, he became the first Afrobeats artist to appeared in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to Drake's hit song "One Dance".[11][12]
Life and music career
Fashion style
Starboy Entertainment
EME's breakup, reunion and departure
Personal life
Awards and nominations
Discography
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