WizkidNigeria |1990| EnglishWizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on July 16, 1990, in Lagos, Nigeria, began his music career young, singing in church and forming a group, Glorious Five, by age 11. He rose to national fame after signing with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009 and releasing his 2011 debut album Superstar, featuring hits like “Holla at Your Boy.” Subsequent albums, including Ayo (2014), Sounds from the Other Side (2017), Made in Lagos (2020), More Love, Less Ego (2022), and Morayo (2024), expanded his sound globally. He blends Afrobeats, R&B, pop, and dancehall. Wizkid is the most-awarded African artist, with 158 awards including a Grammy, BETs, MOBOs, and Billboard honors. Outside music, he’s built business ventures like his Starboy label and major brand partnerships.