Wizkid Biography, Age, Songs, Height, House, Cars, Net Worth

Wizkid is a well-known Nigerian singer and songwriter with a successful music career. He became one of the most prominent global musicians, winning Artist and Song of the Year at the African Music Awards.

2011, he became famous after releasing the hit song “Holla at Your Boy” on his debut studio album, Superstar. Wizkid is a well-known musician who has worked with many top artists, including Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon, Wale, Beyonce, and many more. Wizkid is also quite popular on social media, becoming the first Nigerian musician with over 9 million Twitter followers.

Wizkid Biography 

Name	Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Net Worth	$50 Million
Annual Income	$300,000 +
Profession	Singer
Gender	Male

Early Life

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka was (born July 16, 1990, 35 years old), in Surulere, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria. Wizzy is up there as one of the artists who took African sounds to the outside world. He got his first major break into the limelight with his Holla at Your Boy single in 2011. The rest, they say, is history.

He started singing at 11 and released an album with his Glorious Five Group members (a group he formed with his friends). Today he has collaborations with Beyonce, Drake, Ty Dolla Sign, Tinie Tempa, Akon, Chris Brown, and way too many others.

Career

Wizkid music Journey and current fame as Africa’s biggest musical artist export didn’t just happen overnight. It all started over 10 years ago when he got signed to Banky W’s E.M.E records in 2009, after which he released his first single titled “Holla at Your Boy”. it was the lead single from his debut album Superstar (2011).

Real Name	Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Nickname	Wizkid, Lil Prinz
Age	35 Years Old
Date Of Birth	July 16, 1990
Birth Place	Surulere, Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Height	5 ft 4 in (162 cm)
Weight	60 kg (132 lbs)
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Hair Color	Black
Marital Status	In A Relationship
Father	Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun
Mother	Jane Dolapo Balogun
Nationality	Nigerian
Hometown	Surulere, Lagos
Debut Album	Superstar (2011)

“Tease Me/Bad Guys,” “Don’t Dull,” “Love My Baby,” “Pakurumo,” and “Oluwa Lo Ni” were also released as singles from the Superstar album.

In February 2014, he became the first Nigerian musician to have over 1 million followers on Twitter. His self-titled second studio album, Ayo, was released in September 2014.

Six singles supported it: “Jaiye Jaiye,” “On Top Your Matter,” “One Question,” “Joy,” “Bombay,” and “Show You the Money.” He eventually left E.M.E. after his contract expired.

On March 5, 2013, he established his record label, Star Boy Entertainment. The same year, he signed endorsement deals with mobile network MTN and beer company Guinness.

In 2016, Ayodeji Balogun achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the global hit “One Dance”, which reached number one in 15 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.

Wizkid Grammy Award 2021

On March 14, 2021, Nigerian singer and Africa’s biggest music export, Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, won his first-ever Grammy Award for the music video of Brown Skin Girl with Beyonce and Blue Ivy Carter.

He also became the first Nigerian artist to win a Grammy Award. Burna Boy, another Nigerian Artist, won the Grammy Award on the same night for his 2020 Album Twice as Tall.

In 2021, during his Made in Lagos Tour, Wizkid became the first African and Nigerian artist to sell out the famous O2 Arena in London for three consecutive nights.

Songs

Below is a list of the Ojuelegba crooner’s most popular songs

• Ayo
• Caro
• Holla at Your Boy
• Manya
• Don’t Dull
• Fake Love
• Show You The Money
• Come Closer ft. Drake.
• Fever
• Love my Baby
• Ghetto Love
• Sweet Love
• Joro

Wizkid Albums

• Superstar (2011)
• Ayo (2014)
• Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
• Made in Lagos (2020)

Compilation Albums and EPs

Soundman Vol. 1 (EP) (2019)

Wizkid House and Cars

Wizkid has a ₦13 million mansion in Surulere, Lagos, and another in Los Angeles.

His car collections include:

• Lamborghini Urus (₦80 million)
• Porsche Panamera (~₦50.8 million)
• Used Mercedes Benz G63 AMG (₦55 million – ₦65 million)
• BMW X6 crossover (₦8.7 million)

Endorsement Deals (2012-2020)

Regarding Wizzy’s net worth, we must mention his numerous endorsement deals.

• In 2012, he signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth 350,000 U.S. dollars. He traveled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot.
• On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Ayodeji Balogun signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria.
• In November 2013, Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.

• In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid ditched MTN and signed a ₦128 million deal with GLO.
• In October 2020, Wizkid became the latest ambassador for the sportswear brand Puma, and his campaign images were revealed.

He also bagged his first and biggest mobile endorsement deal when he became Tecno’s ambassador in March 2020, adding more millions to his assets.

Wizkid Net Worth

Wizkid, a Nigerian Grammy Awards-winning singer, is currently the richest musician in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $50 million. His major sources of wealth come via digital sales of his music, Sold-out shows, Real estate investments, and international endorsement deals, which include a  ₦1 Billion Naira deal with the United Bank for Africa in 2019.

He is among the highest-paid singers and songwriters in the Nigerian Music Industry, earning fame through his hit albums. He has already made great wealth from his profession, including album sales, online streaming, merchandising, and live performances. Wizkid charges between $20,000 and $50,000 for performing a show.

Apart from that, he is making millions as a musician and earning a vast chunk of money from brand endorsements and sponsorships. Well, talking about his income sources, how can we forget about his YouTube channel, where he has over 2.4 million subscribers? Wizkid is making more than $300,000 per year.

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