Wizkid - Nigeria's Music Icon: one of the biggest music stars in Africa and beyond
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid , is a Nigerian singer and songwriter who has risen to become one of the biggest music stars in Africa and beyond. Born on July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria, Wizkid began his music career at the early age of 11 as a member of a local church choir. He later formed a group with some of his church friends and began performing at various events in Lagos. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) label and released his debut album, " Superstar ," in 2011. The album was a commercial success and produced hit singles such as " Holla at Your Boy ," " Don't Dull ," and " Tease Me/Bad Guys ." The album earned him several nominations and awards, including the Next Rated award at The Headies in 2011. Wizkid's second studio album, " Ayo ," was released in 2014 and featured collaborations with international artists such as Ty Dolla $ig...