Whom is wizkid biography
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and performer. He is one of the most influential and internationally successful Afrobeat artists of all time.
Key Facts About Wizkid:
Date of Birth: July 16, 1990
Place of Birth: Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Stage Name: Wizkid (also known as Starboy)
Genres: Afrobeats, Afrobeat, reggae, dancehall, hip hop, pop
Record Labels: Starboy Entertainment (his own label), previously signed with Empire Mates Entertainment (EME)
Career Highlights:
Breakthrough Song: Holla at Your Boy (2010), from his debut album "Superstar".
Global Hit: Featured on Drake’s “One Dance” in 2016, which reached number 1 in many countries including the U.S. and U.K.
Hit Albums:
Superstar (2011)
Ayo (2014)
Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
Made in Lagos (2020) — includes the global hit Essence featuring Tems
More Love, Less Ego (2022)
Awards:
Multiple international awards, including BET Awards, MOBO Awards, MTV EMAs, and Grammy recognition for his work on Beyoncé’s Brown Skin Girl.
Known For:
Popularizing Afrobeats globally
Collaborations with top artists like Drake, Beyoncé, Chris Brown, Justin Bieber, Burna Boy, Tems, and many more
Stylish fashion sense and being a trendsetter in African music culture.
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