Updated in 2013 – Wizkid, Ayo Balogun Biography, Profile & Life History
Wizkid, whose real names are Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun is currently one of the fastest rising Nigerian entertainers in the music industry.
How Old Is Wizkid
The biography of wizkid shows that, wizkid date of birth is July the 16th, 1989 and in July 2013- wizkid age is therefore 24. Just like many celebrities that started their music career in the church, wizkid profile as a singer began at the age of 11 and was known then as “Lil Prinz” and he rebranded his name in 2006 when his music career came into limelight.
Wizkid Profile
Wizkid Nigerian artist recorded his first album at the age of 11, the album was produced by one of the most celebrated music producers in the country-OJB Jezreel and it was a 7-track album that was released for his church in Lagos. The 2006 album launch was well received by Ayo Balogun’s parents, friends and other artistes. Ayo Balogun’s growing passion for music and the use of his God given talent inspired him to get back into the studio and perfect his music acts. It was in 2006 that Ayo Balogun dropped his initial stage name- Lil Prinz and he began working with some of the best artistes in Nigeria today, these include- Naeto C and Ikechukwu.
Wizkid Nigerian Artist
Since 2006, Wizkid songs enjoyed continuous radio plays, while He himself enjoyed collaboration with the best artistes in Nigeria but it was not until 2009 when this young talent got his first major break in the music industry- according to wizkid twitter, His collaboration with one of Nigeria’s best rappers and MCs-MI Abaga, on “fast money fast cars” track drew major attention to Wizzy’s unique voice and style.
Ayo Balogun is also a song writer. Aside being featured by so many established artistes, Ayo Balogun also featured in several TV commercials, the most recent is the Pepsi Co. advert which also featured one of the best female performers-Tiwa Savage. His first TV commercial was “Turn by turn” by Kel’s which became Barceló’s radio jingle.
Ayo Balogun signed a multi-million naira deal with the Empire Mates Entertainment {EME}, a recording label owned by versatile performer and one of the best R&B artistes cum producer and manager- Bank W, in 2009.
Ayo Balogun has continued to release hit songs with EME records since 2009, his music career has gone beyond the chores of Nigerian borders especially with his numerous international stage performances and collaboration with international artistes such as Akon, Kardinal Official, and Young Jeezy to mention just a few.
In 2010, Ayo Balogun fully broke into the music industry with the release of his smash hit singles; “Don’t dull”, “Holla at your boy”, and “Tease me”. Ayo Balogun’s debut album- “Super star” was released in 2011 and in June 2011 also, he performed several sold-out concerts in Nigeria, UK, and the United States.
Wizkid Biography is not complete without making mention of some of his numerous awards. Ayo Balogun won the 2012 BET award for the best African act, and between 2010 till date, he has also won several other numerous awards in Nigeria, South Africa, the UK, and the US.
wizkid
February 14, 2017 at 9:42 AM
thank you my fans I love you tooo guys and happy Valentine day
lover
February 21, 2018 at 2:44 PM
thx
wiz-Diyen
February 14, 2017 at 9:16 PM
Wizkid U r dope ,,love ur songs #lovedude.though new in de field am planning to ft U when time comes,,,,,am based in +237 ,,best wishes
wiz-Diyen
February 14, 2017 at 9:21 PM
Wizkid U r dope, love Ur songs. Though new in de field am planning to ft U when time comes, am based in +237. Best wishes
zakari samuel
March 2, 2017 at 8:31 AM
Wizkid dat bros☺ we belive yhu ooo
Hydreez
March 4, 2017 at 3:57 PM
I like wizkid like no other, keep it up I pray that may god guide and protect against you
taviwisr
March 25, 2017 at 8:47 PM
I like wizkid so much keep it up God bless Yu and I
Don samtus
March 28, 2017 at 4:36 PM
wizzy kip chilling
kay money
April 3, 2017 at 5:02 PM
Nationality talented, god bless u
kay money
April 3, 2017 at 5:03 PM
If God say yes no one can say no
star
April 5, 2017 at 12:58 PM
staboi u gat dope steez
Itzzz eze obiedelu
April 27, 2017 at 4:04 PM
Keep on goin higher ma boi…..
Master Sidson
May 9, 2017 at 3:46 PM
al d bst guy
ayo
May 14, 2017 at 2:58 PM
I just love wizkid help me u can do it plc wizkid ayo
sotonwa Anuoluwapo
May 14, 2017 at 8:01 PM
Woooow…..u are d best……wizkid i heard about d scorlasrship as well pls will b glad if u csn help me….
God bless u
esona
June 20, 2017 at 6:09 PM
Tyho wizzy…I lovvveee your music…am south African… But still tyho I love your music n u????????keep up wth the talent god gave you n i ill pray tht he gides u n give u prosperity ????…I also sing n write my own music..but not recording yet…+27783002923 thts my number + Whatsaap numbr
esona
June 20, 2017 at 6:23 PM
I’ll b waiting…☺
Davido Adelike
June 26, 2017 at 11:24 AM
Wizkid you are a bastard idiot your , How old are you ? Stupid idiot stop lie mums when you were 11 years old your father Balogu didn’t have 5 Nair not of produce music idiot go to hell born by mistake bastard
adebayor
January 17, 2018 at 2:46 PM
oh boy,you be mumu oooo e be like say u no go school,see as u dae wite,u cnt even write well,boluwatife career go bright pass your future
Jocelyn
May 30, 2018 at 7:35 PM
You self no go school
So don’t blackmail obo.
Dr Cashey
June 28, 2017 at 8:30 PM
Wizy Boy I Got A Jist 4 U,pls Jaz Me Cal 09022831064
ALKEM
July 2, 2017 at 6:46 PM
I WISH TO BE LIKE U SOMEDAY
jaforie
July 30, 2017 at 12:50 PM
I love you WizKids fuck haters
slydoo
August 15, 2017 at 10:10 PM
Wizzy wizy wizy,u at great,remember u stated from scratch so don’t forget does who made u wat u at tuday,cos if u fall na dem go still rise u,luv ur music hope to meet u so we can run tinzs someday.
WIZZY Boy
September 14, 2017 at 10:12 PM
wizkid keep it up you are so perfect,may God bless you
Fatasii
October 10, 2017 at 9:59 PM
Wizzy baba nla I love you with passion
Mokwa
October 12, 2017 at 7:51 PM
Nice boy wizkid i love you god bless you
Pada Hosea 2edge
October 17, 2017 at 5:18 AM
I’m speechless he is a genius a pro. to d real fact & bless wit a great talent if he wil b a be able to tutor me about music for a day i wil b happy. always say tink if i would be sign in a record if God agrees “star boy” team wil b great just for more inspiration on music field long live a star.
nana kweku yorkeson
October 24, 2017 at 8:49 AM
so where did you had your elementary school, let us know please, for your biography isn’t complete, bham… as compared to davido.
bozo rolland
November 7, 2017 at 3:36 PM
HI! I would like to see you face to face i like you so much
Michael Kandeh #Mikiid
November 16, 2017 at 12:59 PM
#Wizkid…..I’m a great fan and literally like everything about you, and I just wish that we could finally get to know each other…God bless you bruva
Djarra Bamba
November 21, 2017 at 11:05 PM
Wizkid u are the best Artist in Nigeria
Come closer I like it
I want to see you in guinea again
For concert for your second time in
Here
Djarra Bamba
November 21, 2017 at 11:07 PM
Guinea Conakry
horlabee
December 14, 2017 at 1:17 PM
Wizkid baba nla …
F**ked them all them haters
Boss of all bosses , wizzyyyyy babe much love I’ve ever got for you …
Keep chilling, only you all over the world …no be child play nah
Gbayiiiiiiiiii baba
josephdaniel
January 5, 2018 at 11:01 PM
I love every thing about u keep d fire burning
Stacey-lee Dunn
January 10, 2018 at 2:43 PM
Wizzy boy, make me dance
Daddy Yo, make me dance
Starboy, make me dance!!!i love your music all the way from Durban,South Africa:)i LOVE YOU,WE GOING TO BE COMING TO LAGOS NIGERIA!!!!TO SEE THE BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY AND CELEBRATE MY BIRTH IN THE MONTH OF MAY2/018\WE WOULD LOVE TO SEE U LIVE..Keep up the GREAT MUSIC!!@missleedunn…I will forever buy your albums
DjXpenca
January 22, 2018 at 7:14 PM
Wezzy:More endorsements, LongLife,PeaceLove, Prosperity, AyoJoy God’s wisdom & Understanding… Wishing you all the best of life that I wish myself #1Love United we stand, Divided we fall. #Djxpenca
Derrickross Russell
February 28, 2018 at 11:11 PM
luv u wizzy hop 2 be lyk u “mah star” all da way 4rm Nairobi,Kenya.
John kingsley okoye
April 3, 2018 at 6:32 AM
Wizkid the last thing i will wish for in this Life..is to see you..many of us has the talent,but we are been discovered..if collaborating with you on my music career would be the last favour i would wish for?then let it be so……here is my contanct..am your biggest Fan…Team starboy…we love you…God bless up your hustle..Amen…
John kingsley okoye
April 3, 2018 at 6:39 AM
Wizkid the last thing i will wish for in this Life..is to see you..many of us has the talent,but we are not been discovered..if collaborating with you on my music career would be the last favour i would wish for?then let it be so……here is my contanct 070****324..or08****289..am your biggest Fan…Team starboy…we love you…God bless up your hustle..Amen…
sugarwezzy
May 12, 2018 at 11:48 PM
wizzy ah got in a fight on friday cox of u wif my elder who seems to say u have pride and ego dat u dnt help people #wizzy plz help young guys plz ah love u even more dan dat my elder bro
chidexMvic
May 27, 2018 at 12:34 AM
Wizzy u good
Akorede
September 22, 2018 at 10:33 AM
Wizkid Plz Don,t Forget To Do The Will Of God
Top wayne
November 19, 2019 at 11:26 AM
Iam planning also to have collabo with u star boy after some years to come my cord is +211.