Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, was born in Nigeria on July 16, 1990. One of the largest and most well-known African musicians of all time, Wizkid is a well-known personality in the contemporary Afrobeats music scene. He started recording music at that age. In 2009, Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment and Wizkid agreed to a record deal (E.M.E). After the release of “Holla at Your Boy,” the main song from his debut studio album, Superstar, he later gained notoriety.
Wizkid Basic Information
| Stage Name: | Wizkid |
| Real Name: | Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun |
| Occupation: | Singer, Songwriter |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 16 July 1990 (32) Years Old |
| Place of Birth: | Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Gender: | Male |
| Publisher: | Shedibase |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Education: | Ijebu Ode Grammar School Lagos State University Lead City University |
| Height: | 1.62 m |
| Net Worth: | $20M |
| Parents: | Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun, Jane Dolapo Balogun |
| Siblings: | Yetunde Awoniyi, Lade Balogun, |
| Education: | Lagos State University |
| Children: | Boluwatife Balogun , Zion Balogun , |
| Wife: | Shola Ogudugu , Binta Diallo , |
| Girlfriend: | Jada Pollock |
| Cars: | Honda Accord I-VTEC, Porsche Cayenne, Mercedes 2012 Compressor, BMW X6, Hyundai Sonata, Bentley, and Porsche Panamera |
| Houses: | Wizkid bought a mansion in the UK worth £2.6M |
| Songs: | wizkid — steady |
| Songs: | wizkid — final |
| Private Jet: | The estimated price of Wizkid’s private jet is $40 million |
| Songs: | wizkid — essence |
| Songs: | wizkid — bad to me |
Popular Questions
What is Wizkid present net worth?
His estimated net worth is reportedly $20M.
Is Wizkid in Guinness book of record?
Yes, for his work on Drake’s groundbreaking smash hit, “One Dance.”
What is Wizkid’s most streamed song?
That would be “Essence” which featured Tems. The song has now accumulated over 142M+ streams.
How many song has Wizkid sang so far?
He has churned out fifty-three singles including thirty-nine as a featured artist, forty-four promotional singles, sixteen guest appearances.
How much is Wizkid private jet?
Reports have it that Wizkid’s private jet cost is valued at a whopping $40 million.
How many Grammy Awards does Wizkid own?
He has won just one Grammy award for his work on Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.”
Does Wizkid have a billion streams?
Wizkid has hit over one billion streams as a lead artist on Apple Music and 4.6 billion Spotify total streams.
How many Grammys does Wizkid have?
Just the one he won for his contribution to Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl.”
How many years is Wizkid in music industry?
He has been in the game for 10 years and counting.
Who defeated Wizkid in Grammy?
That would be Angélique Kidjo.
Who has more awards between Davido and Wizkid?
Wizkid, obviously. He’s the more decorated artist.
Who brought Wizkid into music industry?
Nigerian rapper, M.I. Abaga, after he featured him on his song and later introduced him to Nigerian singer, Banky W., who eventually gave him a record deal.
What label is Wizkid signed to?
His own imprint, Starboy Entertainment and RCA Records.
What is Wizkid’s state of origin?
Lagos, Nigeria.
How did Wizkid became rich?
Undoubtedly, a large chunk of His wealth emanates from deals, deals, deals and more deals. In 2013 he became Guinness brand ambassador with an endorsement deal worth N128million
How much is Wizkid paid for a show in Nigeria?
Booking him requires the provision of a private jet. His international booking fee is $150,000, and he charges as high as $682,000 for exclusive special gigs. It’s an African record. Femi Kajola Bonu and 28,423 others like this.
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