When you call the name \u2018Wizkid\u2019 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.<\/p>\n
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\u2019s real names are Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun.<\/p>\n
Here are 10 other things you didn\u2019t know about this young, successful musical super star.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Although their albums might not have been much of a hit, Wizkid was actually a member of a gospel singing group called \u2018Glorious five\u2019 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.<\/p>\n
Many fans have playfully suggested that he change his name to \u2018Wizdad\u2019 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\u2019s 3rd<\/sup> birthday.<\/p>\n Well, if you ever hear the name Lil\u2019Prince being used in reference to Wizkid, don\u2019t be amused because Wizkid used to be called Lil\u2019 Prince during his gospel singing days.<\/p>\n This is one Nigerian artist that is always in the news for both good and crazy things. There\u2019s always one crazy story, fight or beef involving Wizkid.<\/p>\n Wizkid was born in 1990 and that makes him 28 years presently in the year 2018.<\/p>\n Update:<\/span> Wizkid and Tania who is now an actress are no longer together.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n One thing that that has undoubtedly helped his success in the music industry is his unique voice. Wizkid\u2019s voice.<\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" When you call the name \u2018Wizkid\u2019 everybody immediately knows who you are talking about but if you talk about Ayo … <\/p>\n4. He Used to Be Known as Lil\u2019 Prince<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5. Wizkid is Highly Controversial<\/strong><\/h2>\n
6. He was Born in 1990<\/strong><\/h2>\n
7. He is Dating Tania Omotayo<\/strong><\/del><\/h2>\nWizkid 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.<\/del><\/p>\n8. He owns a Record Label<\/strong><\/h2>\n
9. Wizkid has a Unique Voice<\/strong><\/h2>\n
10. He is a Friend of Drake and Chris Brown\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n