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Wizkid

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Wizkid
human
Ein sex anaa gendermale Edit
Country wey e be citizenNigeria Edit
Name in native languageAyo Edit
Birth nameAyodeji Ibrahim Balogun Edit
Name wey dem give amAyodeji Edit
Ein date of birth16 July 1990 Edit
Place dem born amLagos Edit
Native languageYoruba Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish, Nigerian Pidgin Edit
Ein occupationsinger, songwriter, musician Edit
Educate forLagos State University Edit
Work period (start)2001 Edit
Ethnic groupYoruba people Edit
Religion anaa worldviewCatholicism Edit
Instrumentvoice Edit
DiscographyWizkid discography Edit
GenreAfrobeats Edit
Record labelRCA Records, Starboy Entertainment Edit
ProducerDre Skull Edit
Dema official websitehttps://www.wizkidofficial.com/ Edit
TribeYoruba Edit
Personal pronounL485 Edit

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), dem popularly know am as Wizkid,[1] be a Nigerian singer den songwriter.[2] Dem born am insyd de Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid be a voice insyd de emerging Afrobeats movement.[3] Ein music be a blend of Afrobeats,[4] afropop,[5] R&B,[6] afrobeat,[7] reggae,[7] dancehall,[7] den pop.[7]

Ein life matter

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Wizkid get four kiddies plus three different women.[8][9] Dem born de kiddies insyd 2011, 2016, 2017, den 2022.[10] Ein mommie die insyd London for 18 August 2023.[11]

Discography

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Studio albums
  • Superstar (2011)
  • Ayo (2014)
  • Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
  • Made in Lagos (2020)
  • More Love, Less Ego (2022)
  • Morayo (2024)[12]

Tours

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  • Made in Lagos Tour (2021)[13]
  • More Love, Less Ego Tour (2023)[14]

References

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  1. ↑ "Wizkid honoured by Minnesota governor in U. S." The Sun Nigeria. 8 October 2018. Archived from the original on 23 February 2022. Retrieved 23 February 2022.
  2. ↑ Sare, Watimagbo (30 September 2022). "How Nigeria's Wizkid fashioned a new sound that won global appeal". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 22 May 2017. Retrieved 30 September 2022.
  3. ↑ "Afrobeats pioneer Wizkid on his success: "I want to feed people with the finest music"". NME. 18 July 2023. Archived from the original on 12 December 2023. Retrieved 12 December 2023.
  4. ↑ Enos, Morgan (24 March 2022). "For The Record: How Wizkid Elevated Nigeria & Propelled The Ascent Of Afrobeats With His Star-Studded Album 'Made In Lagos'". Grammy.com. Archived from the original on 1 June 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  5. ↑ Adegoke, Yomi (4 November 2022). "Afropop star Wizkid on ego, alter egos and elections: 'I make a lot of club records but I feel like a pastor". The Guardian. Archived from the original on 13 October 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2024.
  6. ↑ "Wizkid: Spotlight on Africa's record breaking artist". TRT Afrika. 17 February 2024.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 Kareem, Itunu (18 July 2023). "33 Things To Know About Wizkid As He Clocks 33". Guarduan Life. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
  8. ↑ Sare, Watimagbo (20 October 2022). "Wizkid, Jada P welcome second baby". Pmnewsnigeria.com. Archived from the original on 20 October 2022. Retrieved 20 October 2022.
  9. ↑ Okonofua, Odion (1 April 2018). "Meet singer's 3 cute children". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 9 October 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
  10. ↑ Walubengo, Peris (22 September 2022). "Who are Wizkid's children? Meet his kids and their mothers". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. (in English). Retrieved 27 April 2024.
  11. ↑ "Wizkid's mum dies in London". VanguardNGR. 19 August 2023. Archived from the original on 19 August 2023. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  12. ↑ Olajide A, Emmanuel (2024-11-22). "Morayo Full Album Mp3 downloads & Lyrics". Ascenttunes. Retrieved 2024-11-22.
  13. ↑ "Wizkid Announces 'Made In Lagos' Tour | Rap-Up". Rap Up. Archived from the original on 13 July 2021. Retrieved 13 July 2021.
  14. ↑ Kaufman, Gil (2 March 2023). "Wizkid Pushes North American More Love, Less Ego Tour to Fall 2023". Billboard (in American English). Retrieved 14 June 2024.
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