Artist profile
Wizkid
Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a globally renowned Nigerian singer and songwriter widely considered a defining force in the contemporary Afrobeats movement. He rose from the Ojuelegba suburb of Lagos to achieve international icon status, blending Afrobeats, R&B, afropop, reggae, and dancehall. He operates under his own record label, Starboy Entertainment, alongside partnerships with RCA Records.
Essential Information
- Full Name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun.
- Born: July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria.
- Streaming Milestones: Recognized as the first African artist to surpass 10 billion streams on Wizkid's Spotify Profile.
Core Discography & Major Albums
- Superstar (2011): His breakthrough debut album that established his regional dominance with the massive hit single "Holla at Your Boy".
- Sounds from the Other Side (2017): His major-label debut with RCA, incorporating heavy Caribbean and global R&B influences.
- Made in Lagos (2020): A critically acclaimed masterpiece that featured the global smash hit "Essence" (featuring Tems). The album's deluxe edition earned a Grammy Award nomination.
- More Love, Less Ego (2022): His fifth studio project expanding his atmospheric, smooth soundscape.
- Morayo (2024): A deeply personal album dedicated to the memory of his late mother.
Iconic Tracks & Career Visuals
- "One Dance" (2016): A massive global collaboration with Drake that topped charts in 15 countries and propelled Wizkid into global mainstream superstardom.
- "Essence" (2020): Dubbed the "song of the summer," which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Recent Releases (2025–2026): He continues to dominate with singles and high-profile collaborations like "Kese (Dance)", "Money Constant", and "Jogodo" alongside Asake.
