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About Wizkid

Biography

Wizkid, born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, and producer. He was born on July 16, 1990 in Lagos, Nigeria. He began recording music at the age of 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, he signed a record deal with Banky W’s record label Empire Mates Entertainment and released his debut studio album, Superstar, in 2011.

Musical Career

Wizkid's musical career started in 2009 when he signed to Banky W's record label. He released his debut album, Superstar, in 2011. The album was a success and spawned the hit single "Holla at Your Boy", which became a massive hit in Nigeria. He followed up with his second album, Ayo, in 2014. The album was a critical and commercial success, spawning the hit singles "Ojuelegba", "Jaiye Jaiye", and "Show You the Money". He also released his third album, Sounds from the Other Side, in 2017. The album featured guest appearances from Drake, Chris Brown, and Trey Songz.

Influences

Wizkid's music is heavily influenced by Afrobeat, hip hop, and R&B. He cites artists such as Fela Kuti, Bob Marley, and 2Face Idibia as major influences on his sound.

Musical Style

Wizkid's music is a blend of Afrobeat, hip hop, and R&B. His music has a melodic and upbeat sound that is often accompanied by catchy hooks and danceable beats.

Discography

Studio Albums

• Superstar (2011)
• Ayo (2014)
• Sounds from the Other Side (2017)

Singles

• "Holla at Your Boy" (2010)
• "Ojuelegba" (2014)
• "Jaiye Jaiye" (2014)
• "Show You the Money" (2014)
• "Come Closer" (2017)
• "Soco" (2018)
• "Fever" (2018)

Music genres
afrobeats, afropop, azonto, azontobeats, nigerian hip hop, nigerian pop

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6 albums

Discography

2022  •  13 tracks  •  0 like
More Love, Less Ego
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2021  •  18 tracks  •  0 like
Made In Lagos: Deluxe Edition
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2020  •  14 tracks  •  0 like
Made In Lagos
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2017  •  19 tracks  •  0 like
Ayo
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2017  •  12 tracks  •  0 like
Sounds From The Other Side
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2011  •  17 tracks  •  0 like
Superstar
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