Nigeria’s Music Star Wizkid celebrates 34th Birthday

Family members, celebrities and fans are celebrating the 34th Birthday of Grammy award winner, songwriter and hit maker, Wizkid. A party with some close friends in attendance was held for the Machalla. According to a now-viral clip, the attendees sang “Happy Birthday” to Wizkid after which he burst into laughter upon seeing his cake.

Some celebrities who attended the party include Jada Pollock, the singer’s partner and manager; Naomi Campbell, the American model; and Tems, the Afrobeats star.

The Grammy award winner also took to is X handle to show appreciation saying: “Appreciate all of the love. God bless and grant all the heart desires! Real thankful’’“Go On and prosper”

Born as Ayo Balogun, on July 16, 1990, in Lagos, Wizkid began recording music at the age of 11.He signed a record deal with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) ose to fame after releasing ‘Holla at Your Boy’ in January 2010, the lead single from his debut studio album, ‘Superstar’ (2011).

The music star has released four additional albums including, ‘Ayo (Joy)’ in 2014, ‘Sound From The Other Side’ in 2017, ‘Made In Lagos’ in 2020, and ‘More Love, Less Ego’ in 2022. He is also set to release his sixth album, ‘Morayo’ — dedicated to his late mother.

His blend of Afrobeats, Afropop, R&B, Afrobeat, Reggae, Dancehall, and Pop have become a huge contribution to the Nigerian music industry and has earned him several achievements, including a Grammy Award, for his role in Beyoncé’s ‘Brown Skin Girl.

He is one of the most awarded African artistes. Some of his honours include the American Music Awards (2), MTV Video Music Award (1), BET Awards (4), Soul Train Awards (3), Billboard Awards (3), iHeartRadio Music Awards (2), and MOBO Awards (6).

Nan/S.S