Wizkid@34: Family, celebrities, fans send prayers, birthday wishes
By Sophia Muhammed
Family members, celebrities and fans are keeping the internet buzzing as Wizkid clocks 34.
A party with some close friends in attendance was held for ‘Machalla’ as he is fondly known in a yet-to-be-identified location to mark the occasion.
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 his 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.”
The music star, born as Ayo Balogun, on July 16, 1990, in Lagos, began recording music at the age of 11.
Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) in 2009.
He rose 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.
Wizkid’s music is a blend of Afrobeats, Afropop, R&B, Afrobeat, Reggae, Dancehall, and Pop.
His contributions to the Nigerian music industry have 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)
Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi
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