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WizKid Biography: 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Him

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When you call the name ‘Wizkid’ everybody immediately knows who you are talking about but if you talk about Ayo Balogun, a lot of people might not really know whom you are talking about.

Well, they are one and the same person as Wizkid is only just a nickname he gave himself when he started his music career. Wizkid’s real names are Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun.

Here are 10 other things you didn’t know about this young, successful musical super star.

1. He Began Singing at the Age of 11

Although it might have taken some years before he finally broke into limelight, Wizkid is not exactly a kid in the music industry. He started singing at the young age of 11 in local churches. At that young age, Wizkid could already handle being a vocalist as well as being a lead singer in the church choir.

He has also been a songwriter and been hanging around prominent people in the music industry for a very long time before he broke into limelight.

2. He was a Member of a Gospel Singing Group “Glorious Five”

Although their albums might not have been much of a hit, Wizkid was actually a member of a gospel singing group called ‘Glorious five’ and they released an album together before they eventually parted ways after Wizkid decided to pursue a solo career in pop music. The group consisted of Wizkid and four of his other church friends.

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3. Wizkid is a Father

Many fans have playfully suggested that he change his name to ‘Wizdad’ as he is no longer a kid but now a father to a very handsome boy, Boluwatife Balogun. Boluwatife was born on October 2010 by his babymama, Oluwanishola Ogudugu. Although Wizkid publicly denied having a son for a very long time, he eventually owned up in October 2013 after he put up warm birthday wishes for his son’s 3rd birthday.

4. He Used to Be Known as Lil’ Prince

Well, if you ever hear the name Lil’Prince being used in reference to Wizkid, don’t be amused because Wizkid used to be called Lil’ Prince during his gospel singing days.

5. Wizkid is Highly Controversial

This is one Nigerian artist that is always in the news for both good and crazy things. There’s always one crazy story, fight or beef involving Wizkid.

6. He was Born in 1990

Wizkid was born in 1990 and that makes him 28 years presently in the year 2018.

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7. He is Dating Tania Omotayo

Wizkid has been going steady with this young, beautiful lady Tania Omotayo, who is now somewhat of a celebrity too as her relationship with Wizkid has made her a popular face in the entertainment scene.

Update: Wizkid and Tania who is now an actress are no longer together.

8. He owns a Record Label

After parting ways with EME music, his former record label, Wizkid went on to start his own record label, Starboy Records and now has a couple of artist signed under the label as well.

9. Wizkid has a Unique Voice

One thing that that has undoubtedly helped his success in the music industry is his unique voice. Wizkid’s voice.

10. He is a Friend of Drake and Chris Brown 

Wizkid is said to be friends with well known musicians such as Chris Brown and Drake to mention a few. They have done a couple of songs together such as ojuelegba and come closer. They have also been pictured together several times hanging out.

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Comments

  1. Ab.bankz says

    July 25, 2019 at 12:14 am

    God bless u and ur family

    Reply
  2. yung tizzy says

    January 18, 2019 at 11:22 am

    life of a king in d music industry
    ayo u r highly orientated just keep it on
    I pray dat I get to ur level also

    Reply
  3. yakubu Humaida says

    November 4, 2018 at 10:56 pm

    WizKid my crush,oooh gish I’m crushing on him

    Reply
  4. YAQSON AJIK says

    October 31, 2018 at 9:13 am

    I like WizKids songs

    Reply
  5. Rita Rickmell says

    August 29, 2018 at 7:55 am

    I love u and ur songs.keep it up guy.

    Reply
    • Chiboy says

      May 25, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      Wiz kid you are baba I have never seen a guy like you in Africa that will do what you have ever don in your music recode even what the say davido is more then you for me you are the best and ever remend the best wiz kid I pray one day you gonna email me to hangout with you am from Cameroon not from naija my contact +237679571657

      Reply
  6. Hamza Ibrahim says

    June 6, 2018 at 3:48 am

    God bless u wizkid I luv u ur songs aka star boy wizzy baba nla

    Reply
  7. Hamza Ibrahim says

    June 6, 2018 at 3:43 am

    God bless wizkid I love u an ur songs starrr boyyyy Na baba wiz baba nla

    Reply
  8. Ayodeji Ibrahim says

    April 27, 2018 at 7:49 pm

    god bless

    Reply
    • bakareoluwagbenga says

      April 20, 2019 at 2:42 pm

      what is yor state of origin wizkid

      Reply
  9. Smoking empire says

    March 31, 2018 at 8:38 pm

    I love wizkid and will forever throughout his day(I mean his music not him)

    Reply
  10. emeka kingsley says

    October 29, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    i want to be a celebrity in good way but i dont hv sponsor som one help please note if any bad group is made to be join minuise me out pls thanks for reading add me on facbook by this no. 07013768516

    Reply
  11. bablo says

    July 29, 2017 at 3:17 pm

    Wizzy that’s my no 1 artist in Nigeria followed by none.

    Reply
  12. David kriss says

    June 14, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    I love wizknigger because he is a thinkfull handsome nigger

    Reply
    • Chinecherem C Ejikeme says

      April 21, 2018 at 8:37 pm

      that’s gay

      Reply
  13. Ahmed says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:01 pm

    Yo my boy wizkid.I see Ibrahim in your name.r u a Muslim??

    Reply
  14. Olawale kha says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:15 am

    Wizkid is my role model d 1 i love most and u be oga for anybody

    Reply
  15. Olawale kha says

    June 22, 2016 at 8:13 am

    Wizkid is my role model i love him most

    Reply
  16. jhazzper says

    June 9, 2016 at 9:09 am

    God bless wizkid, wish u more success in ur caareer

    Reply
    • Tizzy temaugee says

      August 19, 2016 at 9:55 am

      wizkid iz less davido gap many dope swag pazz u ma gy

      Reply
  17. Olowookere ojo dickson says

    June 7, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    A miracle is another name for hardworking or effort…kip it up WizKid

    Reply
  18. firddausi says

    May 22, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    i so much like nd luv wizdad voice. But Ayo always knw were u came 4rm i really want to be hearing good tins abt you it make me happy. I wish u all the good tins u wish urself…..

    Reply
  19. SKYKID says

    May 22, 2016 at 2:42 pm

    YEA WADUP,WADUP PPL IS UR BOY SKYKID GIVEING A SHOUT TO MY ROLE MODEL AYO WIZZY….JST EXPECT ME VRY SOON IN DE MUSIC INDUSTRY….YAGA

    Reply
  20. tweetkid says

    May 20, 2016 at 4:40 pm

    King of suruleray wizkid for real hope to be like you wiz for real ,reaping African

    Reply
  21. bolarinde gabriel says

    May 15, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    I love 9ice, I luv wizkid voice n d way he handle music. Keep it up man. Which u more sucess ahead..

    Reply
    • Chiboy says

      May 25, 2019 at 11:10 pm

      Wiz kid I pray to God I wanna be like you sing like you and also hang out with you me chiboy

      Reply
  22. Timothy Abam says

    May 2, 2016 at 12:45 pm

    I like wizkid but he 2 much likes local dressing

    Reply
    • Kenny xy says

      May 6, 2016 at 12:05 am

      I love wizkid very much i like is voice and everything abt him.am musician like him i wish he could sign me to is record label my is stage name is yungking yaga

      Reply
  23. Ernyi stephen says

    April 30, 2016 at 11:14 pm

    I am 4rm benue state i like wizkid but mi favourite artise is innocent uja popular known as 2baba .i love this guy with passion.

    Reply
  24. Criss cross Ahan says

    April 15, 2016 at 6:33 pm

    Hay! ayo, keep on shaking de world

    Reply
  25. patience says

    April 15, 2016 at 5:22 pm

    all i like about wizkid is his voice…

    Reply
  26. Rapsodick says

    April 5, 2016 at 4:31 pm

    Wizkid is a guy take note of him self he plenty money but i no fat look wizkid when he sing Holla at your boy and now no different why wizkid watin they happen but i still love your music my friend call me wizkid son

    Reply
  27. Salaudeen azizat says

    April 2, 2016 at 9:41 pm

    I love wizkid xo xo much…i wish i wl see yhu in d nearest future see yhu at d top wiz…

    Reply
  28. Wizprince says

    March 26, 2016 at 10:33 pm

    I like and love whatever thing that came out of wizkid

    Reply
  29. Don feezy {ASE} D HoTtest says

    March 16, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    Wizkid nyc guy bt davido gt swag pass u…

    Reply
  30. Don feezy {ASE} D HoTtest says

    March 16, 2016 at 6:23 pm

    Wizkid nyc guy bt davido gt swag pass u…..

    Reply
  31. Excel Xdon says

    February 27, 2016 at 6:24 pm

    Excel Xdon I believe on wizkid

    Reply
    • Tizzy temaugee says

      August 19, 2016 at 9:50 am

      i dnt like eni thing cumin frm wizkid naturally i just hate him wizkid iz nthin davido ma broz kip it up buh what i hate en both ov dem iz dat their al in iluminati

      Reply
  32. Obagha ebuka wizkid says

    February 25, 2016 at 10:20 am

    As possible as i can i will feature wizkid widin my next album my nomenclature is obagha ebuka(AKA) Wizkid aso e.kid

    Reply
  33. ABDULRAZAK says

    January 16, 2016 at 9:55 am

    WHIZKID why deforming ?

    Reply
  34. Samuel Gaway says

    June 6, 2015 at 11:34 am

    Iam from liberia I love nigerian music and my favorite musician is psquare

    Reply

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