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Wizkid

October 11, 2023

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Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid,[3] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. A prominent figure in the modern-day afrobeats music scene, Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time.[4][5] He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5), a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. In 2009, Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W's Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). He later rose to the limelight after releasing "Holla at Your Boy", the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011), which also spawned the singles "Tease Me/Bad Guys" and "Don't Dull".

Wizkid
Wizkid performing at the Desire album launch concert in 2013
Background information
Birth nameAyodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Also known as
  • Lil Prinz
  • Wizzy
  • Starboy
  • Machala
  • Daddy Yo
  • Baba Nla
  • Big Wiz
  • Eleniyan
Born (1990-07-16) 16 July 1990 (age 33)
Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Singer
  • songwriter
Years active2001–present[A]
Labels

In September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo. The album was supported by six singles, including the song "Jaiye Jaiye". Wizkid left E.M.E. after his contract expired. In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single "One Dance", which reached number-one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 additional countries. The song broke multiple records, making Wizkid the first afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records.[6] In March 2017, he signed a multi-album deal with RCA Records and released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side, later that year. The album was supported by five singles, including "Come Closer" featuring Drake.

In 2018, he was featured on the song "Checklist" by Normani and Calvin Harris, which reached number-one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. The following year, he was featured on Beyoncé's project The Lion King: The Gift on the single "Brown Skin Girl", which also reached number-one on the World Digital Song Sales chart, and won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.[7] In October 2020, he released his fourth album, Made in Lagos, which received commercial success and acclaim,[8] reaching number-one on the Billboard World Album Chart.[9] The album includes the single "Essence" featuring Tems, which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100,[10] and reached the top ten following a remix released by Justin Bieber. Wizkid's fifth album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022.[11]

Life and music career

1990–2010: Early life and career beginnings

Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos.[12] He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam.[1] Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School.[13][1] He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley.[14] In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said that "his father has three wives".[15] In another interview with Adesope of Factory 78 TV, Wizkid said he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends.[16] They managed to release an album prior to disbanding. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006.[17] He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year.[16] While visiting OJB's Point Beat Studios frequently, he watched 2 Face Idibia record songs for his Grass 2 Grace album. He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan's debut album Jagbajantis.[18][16] He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old. Wizkid inked a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album.[16][18] He also worked with Naeto C, Ikechukwu and M.I while developing his craft.[19] In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). He later attended Lead City University, but dropped out after completing two sessions.[18]

2010–2011: Superstar

Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009.[18] He released "Holla at Your Boy" as the album's lead single on 2 January 2010.[20] The song was nominated for Best Pop Single, and earned him the Next Rated award at The Headies 2011. In addition to winning the award, he was awarded a 2012 Hyundai Sonata courtesy of the organizers.[21] Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards.[22]

On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. It was initially released as a freestyle rap.[23] "Don't Dull", the album's third single, was released on 6 December 2010.[24] Superstar was recorded in English and Yoruba. It was released on 12 June 2011 by Empire Mates Entertainment. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back.[25] On 12 June 2011, Wizkid hosted a launch party for the album at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites. The launch party featured performances from Banky W, Skales, 2face Idibia, Samklef, Wande Coal, D'Prince, Olamide, eLDee, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Lynxxx and Seyi Shay.[26] Superstar garnered Best Album of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Album of the Year at The Headies 2012.[27]

2012–2014: E.M.E tour, Ayo and other recordings

 
"Jaiye Jaiye" (2013)
A 15-second sample of "Jaiye Jaiye". The song is a fusion of Afrobeat and Afrobeats
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Wizkid toured London in 2012 and performed at the HMV Apollo on 4 June 2012.[28] He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012).[29] Following the album's release, E.M.E acts toured the United States. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.[30][31] On 12 November 2012, Wizkid performed at the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live 02 Academy in Brixton alongside Trey Songz, Tulisa, Kendrick Lamar and Angel.[32]

Between 2012 and 2014, Wizkid recorded his second studio album Ayo. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. It was initially titled Chosen.[citation needed] According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date.[33] It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy, Efya and Olamide.[34] On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013.[35] In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. He also said it would feature Wale and Tinie Tempah.[36] Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013.[37] In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. He also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release.[38]

On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. Wizkid told Showtime Celebrity he collaborated with Femi Kuti to prevent people from depicting him as an artist whose lyrics revolve around girls, cars, and materialistic things.[39] On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti.[40] The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013.[41] The song's music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan.[42] On 2 November 2013, Wizkid performed at the Guinness Colorful World of More concert alongside D'banj, Tiwa Savage, P-Square, Davido, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide and Phyno. The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites.[43] On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana.[44]

In February 2014, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter.[45][46] In July 2014, Wizkid visited The Beat 99.9 FM studio in Lagos and told Toolz he had collaborated with Barbadian singer Rihanna.[47][48] Wizkid was invited as a special guest for some shows on Tinie Tempah's tour of the UK in 2014.[49]

2015–2018: Sounds from the Other Side and the international success with "One Dance"

 
Wizkid was involved in the writing and production of Drake's "One Dance".

On 5 January 2015, Wizkid released the music video for "Ojuelegba", a song that highlights the struggles he endured in the early years of his recording career.[50] The song's official remix features vocals from Drake and Skepta; it premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015.[51] Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. He revealed "African Bad Gyal" as his collaborative single with Chris Brown and said it would be the lead single from his third studio album.[52] In April 2015, both Wizkid and Chris Brown performed "African Bad Gyal" at Brown's concert in Durban, South Africa.[53] Wizkid released "Expensive Shit", an Afrobeats song built on light guitars, saxophone lines and acoustic percussion in May 2015; the song was reported as being a likely inclusion on the album.[54] In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Angélique Kidjo would be featured on the album.[55] In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. He made this announcement on Instagram shortly after the conclusion of 2Face Idibia's Fortified tribute concert.[56]

On 5 April 2016, Wizkid became Nigeria's first artist to be listed on Billboards Twitter Last 24 hours chart, following his guest feature on Drake's Afrobeats-infused "One Dance" single, which charted at number 21.[57][58] On 12 May 2016, the song reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it kept for 10 non-consecutive weeks.[59] "One Dance" went on to become an international smash hit, topping the charts in 15 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France and Germany. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories.

Wizkid released the promotional single "Like This" on 5 June. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month.[citation needed] It was produced by Amsterdam-based Ghanaian producer DJ Henry X.[60] Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in."[61] In May 2015, Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his "One Hell of a Nite" world tour.[62][63]

In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records.[64] Wizkid released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side on 14 July 2017. Primarily a Caribbean-influenced record, SFTOS encompasses several other genres, including afrobeats, EDM, R&B, and house.[65] The album features guest appearances from Drake, Major Lazer, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Efya, Bucie and Trey Songz.[66] Its production was handled by Sarz, Del B, Spellz, Dre Skull, DJ Mustard, Major Lazer, and the Picard Brothers. The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play.[citation needed] SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200.[67] It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart.[citation needed] The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake.[citation needed] "African Bad Gyal" was released alongside the pre-order for the album on 9 June 2017,[68] and "Naughty Ride" was released as a promotional track on 23 June 2017.[69]

Wizkid became the first afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". His song "Soco" became his first afrobeats single to be certified gold in Canada.[70][71] Later that year, he appeared on Normani and Calvin Harris's EP Normani x Calvin Harris, on the song "Checklist", which peaked at number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.[72]

2019–present: "Brown Skin Girl", Soundman Vol. 1 and Made in Lagos

 
Wizkid won his first Grammy Award with his collaboration on Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack.

In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyoncé's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack.[73] It was described as one of his "shining" moments of 2019,[74] thanks to numerous nominations at major international awards, earning him two Soul Train Music Awards,[75] a NAACP Image Award,[76] a BET Awards, and his first Grammy Award, for Best Music Video.[77] Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love".[78]

On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. 1, centering mainly on Wizkid, and containing features from Chronixx, and a variety of other artists.[79]

During 2020, Wizkid featured on various singles, including "Escape" by Akon, "Gbese 2.0" with DJ Tunes and Spax, "Eve Bounce" by Yung L, and "Consider II" with Walshy Fire. He also released a collaboration with American singer, H.E.R., titled "Smile". On 17 September, Wizkid released the single "No Stress", and announced that he would be releasing his fourth album, Made in Lagos, on 15 October 2020.[78] The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100.[10]

At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award.[80]

On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber.[81] The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. 11 on October 4, 2021.[82][83]

In November 2021, at the 64th Annual Grammy Award, his album, Made in Lagos and his song "Essence" earned him two Grammy nominations.[84] In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration.[85]

On the first anniversary of Made in Lagos, Wizkid announced his fifth album More Love, Less Ego, originally set for release on the last day of the Made in Lagos tour, January 22, 2022.[86]In September 2022, Wizkid headlined the Rolling Loud Toronto hip-hop festival, becoming the first African artist in history to achieve this feat.[87][88] His fifth studio album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022.[11]

Endorsements

In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth US$350,000.[89] He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot.[90][91] On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years.[92][93] In November 2013, Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos.[94][95] In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a ₦128 million deal with GLO.[96]

Record label and contract

Empire Mates Entertainment

In February 2013, Wizkid tweeted a subliminal message and tweaked his Twitter account.[97][98] He also moved out of the E.M.E mansion in Lagos and acquired his own home in the Lekki Phase 1 area.[98] Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. Furthermore, it was reported that troubles within E.M.E began as early as the E.M.E All Stars concert in 2012.[98] It was also reported that money was at the centre of the controversy.[98] On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations.[99] Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract.[100] In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.[101]

Starboy Entertainment

 
The logo of Wizkid's Starboy Entertainment imprint

Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013.[102] He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label.[39][103] Wizkid first signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz to the label,[104] while Berry became an in-house producer.[105][106] In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act.[107][108] In February 2016, DJ Tunez became the in-house disc jockey,[109] and in May 2016, Efya, R2Bees, and Mr Eazi were signed to the label.[110] Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya.[111][112][113] The label is currently managed by Jada P.[114] Starboy Entertainment has been nominated for a best record label award one by the City People Entertainment Awards and four times by The Beatz Awards.

Sony Music/RCA

In 2017, Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album worldwide record deal with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music.[115]

Personal life

Wizkid has four children with three different women.[116][117] The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022.[118] His mother died in London on August 18, 2023.[119]

Fatherhood controversy

In August 2011, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that the singer fathered his first child at the age of 21. After a thorough investigation, the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then-undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu.[120] When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time.[120] Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child.[120] In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation.[120] In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today.[121]

Feuds

Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists, including his erstwhile boss Banky W[122] and former label mate Skales.[123] Other artists include Davido,[123] Dammy Krane,[124] Saeon,[123] Samklef,[123] Reekado Banks,[125] blogger Linda Ikeji.[126] and comedian Mr. Jollof.[127]

Fashion style

In an interview with Alex Frank of Vogue magazine in February 2015, Wizkid said he wears a mixture of streetwear and traditional Nigerian clothes. He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons. Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side.[128]

Awards and nominations

Main article: List of awards and nominations received by Wizkid

Wizkid's contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned him several achievements, including the Grammy Award for Best Music Video as a lead artist on Beyoncé's "Brown Skin Girl";[129] his first ever Grammy Award.[130][131][132] He is the most awarded African artist at the BET Awards (3), Soul Train Awards (3), Billboard Awards (3), iHeartRadio Music Awards (2) and MOBO Awards (6).[133] He is also a recipient of an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to Drake's "One Dance",[134] which also earned two Guinness World Records, for being the first song to reach a billion streams on Spotify, and at the time being the most streamed song on Spotify.[135] Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019.[136] He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history.[137] He was nominated in the Best Global Music Album and the Best Global Music Performance categories in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition and "Essence" respectively.[138] In November 2021, Apple Music Awards announced him as the winner of Artist of the Year (Africa).[139]

Discography

Main article: Wizkid discography

Studio albums

Tours

  • Made in Lagos Tour (2021)[140]
  • More Love, Less Ego Tour (2023)

Notes

  1. ^ Wizkid began his singing career when he was 11 years old, in 2001. He recorded his first song with OJB Jezreel and also recorded a 7-track album under the stage name Lil Prinz.[2]

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wizkid, other, uses, whiz, kids, ayodeji, ibrahim, balogun, born, july, 1990, known, professionally, nigerian, singer, songwriter, prominent, figure, modern, afrobeats, music, scene, regarded, biggest, most, influential, african, artists, time, began, recordin. For other uses see Whiz Kids Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun born 16 July 1990 known professionally as Wizkid 3 is a Nigerian singer and songwriter A prominent figure in the modern day afrobeats music scene Wizkid is regarded as one of the biggest and most influential African artists of all time 4 5 He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five 5 a group he and a couple of his church friends formed In 2009 Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W s Empire Mates Entertainment E M E He later rose to the limelight after releasing Holla at Your Boy the lead single from his debut studio album Superstar 2011 which also spawned the singles Tease Me Bad Guys and Don t Dull WizkidWizkid performing at the Desire album launch concert in 2013Background informationBirth nameAyodeji Ibrahim BalogunAlso known asLil PrinzWizzyStarboyMachalaDaddy YoBaba NlaBig WizEleniyanBorn 1990 07 16 16 July 1990 age 33 Surulere Lagos NigeriaGenresAfrobeatsafrobeatreggaedancehallR amp Bhip hoppop 1 Occupation s Singer songwriterYears active2001 present A LabelsStarboy EntertainmentRCA current Empire Mates Entertainment former In September 2014 he released the self titled second studio album Ayo The album was supported by six singles including the song Jaiye Jaiye Wizkid left E M E after his contract expired In 2016 Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the hit single One Dance which reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and topped the charts in 14 additional countries The song broke multiple records making Wizkid the first afrobeats artist to appear in the Guinness World Records 6 In March 2017 he signed a multi album deal with RCA Records and released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side later that year The album was supported by five singles including Come Closer featuring Drake In 2018 he was featured on the song Checklist by Normani and Calvin Harris which reached number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart The following year he was featured on Beyonce s project The Lion King The Gift on the single Brown Skin Girl which also reached number one on the World Digital Song Sales chart and won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video 7 In October 2020 he released his fourth album Made in Lagos which received commercial success and acclaim 8 reaching number one on the Billboard World Album Chart 9 The album includes the single Essence featuring Tems which became the first Nigerian song to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 10 and reached the top ten following a remix released by Justin Bieber Wizkid s fifth album More Love Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022 11 Contents 1 Life and music career 1 1 1990 2010 Early life and career beginnings 1 2 2010 2011 Superstar 1 3 2012 2014 E M E tour Ayo and other recordings 1 4 2015 2018 Sounds from the Other Side and the international success with One Dance 1 5 2019 present Brown Skin Girl Soundman Vol 1 and Made in Lagos 2 Endorsements 3 Record label and contract 3 1 Empire Mates Entertainment 3 2 Starboy Entertainment 3 3 Sony Music RCA 4 Personal life 4 1 Fatherhood controversy 4 2 Feuds 4 3 Fashion style 5 Awards and nominations 6 Discography 6 1 Studio albums 7 Tours 8 Notes 9 References 10 External linksLife and music career1990 2010 Early life and career beginnings Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990 in Surulere Lagos 12 He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam 1 Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School 13 1 He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade Fela Kuti and Bob Marley 14 In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012 he said that his father has three wives 15 In another interview with Adesope of Factory 78 TV Wizkid said he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends 16 They managed to release an album prior to disbanding Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006 17 He later met OJB Jezreel a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year 16 While visiting OJB s Point Beat Studios frequently he watched 2 Face Idibia record songs for his Grass 2 Grace album He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan s debut album Jagbajantis 18 16 He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old Wizkid inked a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009 He co wrote Omoge You Too Much a song from Banky W s The W Experience album 16 18 He also worked with Naeto C Ikechukwu and M I while developing his craft 19 In mid 2009 he dropped out of Lagos State University LASU He later attended Lead City University but dropped out after completing two sessions 18 2010 2011 Superstar Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009 18 He released Holla at Your Boy as the album s lead single on 2 January 2010 20 The song was nominated for Best Pop Single and earned him the Next Rated award at The Headies 2011 In addition to winning the award he was awarded a 2012 Hyundai Sonata courtesy of the organizers 21 Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards 22 On 2 April 2010 Wizkid released Tease Me Bad Guys as the album s second single It was initially released as a freestyle rap 23 Don t Dull the album s third single was released on 6 December 2010 24 Superstar was recorded in English and Yoruba It was released on 12 June 2011 by Empire Mates Entertainment The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats R amp B dancehall and reggae While working on Superstar Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E Kelly Jay Sleek Shizzi DJ Klem Masterkraft Q Beats and Samklef The album features guest appearances from Banky W Skales D Prince and Wande Coal It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back 25 On 12 June 2011 Wizkid hosted a launch party for the album at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites The launch party featured performances from Banky W Skales 2face Idibia Samklef Wande Coal D Prince Olamide eLDee Jesse Jagz Ice Prince Lynxxx and Seyi Shay 26 Superstar garnered Best Album of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards and was nominated for Album of the Year at The Headies 2012 27 2012 2014 E M E tour Ayo and other recordings nbsp Jaiye Jaiye 2013 source source A 15 second sample of Jaiye Jaiye The song is a fusion of Afrobeat and Afrobeats Problems playing this file See media help Wizkid toured London in 2012 and performed at the HMV Apollo on 4 June 2012 28 He worked with Banky W Skales Shaydee and Niyola to record E M E s compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind 2012 29 Following the album s release E M E acts toured the United States The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012 EME acts performed in several cities including Houston Dallas Toronto Vancouver New York City Providence Calgary Atlanta Washington D C and Chicago 30 31 On 12 November 2012 Wizkid performed at the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live 02 Academy in Brixton alongside Trey Songz Tulisa Kendrick Lamar and Angel 32 Between 2012 and 2014 Wizkid recorded his second studio album Ayo It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti Banky W Seyi Shay Phyno Tyga Akon and Wale The album s production was handled by Sarz Shizzi Uhuru Del B Dokta Frabz Maleek Berry Legendury Beatz and Spellz It was initially titled Chosen citation needed According to MTV Base the album suffered from a pushed back release date 33 It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy Efya and Olamide 34 On 6 September 2014 Wizkid revealed the album s cover art and track listing Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013 35 In an interview with Ok Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London he said the mixtape would be released in April He also said it would feature Wale and Tinie Tempah 36 Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013 37 In an interview with HipTV Banky W revealed the album s title and commented on the album s delay He also gave an estimated time frame for the album s release 38 On 2 May 2013 Wizkid released the album s lead single Jaiye Jaiye It features Grammy nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti Wizkid told Showtime Celebrity he collaborated with Femi Kuti to prevent people from depicting him as an artist whose lyrics revolve around girls cars and materialistic things 39 On 17 October 2013 he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti 40 The Del B produced On Top Your Matter was released as the album s second single on 26 October 2013 41 The song s music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan 42 On 2 November 2013 Wizkid performed at the Guinness Colorful World of More concert alongside D banj Tiwa Savage P Square Davido Ice Prince Burna Boy Olamide and Phyno The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites 43 On 23 November 2013 he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra Ghana 44 In February 2014 Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter 45 46 In July 2014 Wizkid visited The Beat 99 9 FM studio in Lagos and told Toolz he had collaborated with Barbadian singer Rihanna 47 48 Wizkid was invited as a special guest for some shows on Tinie Tempah s tour of the UK in 2014 49 2015 2018 Sounds from the Other Side and the international success with One Dance nbsp Wizkid was involved in the writing and production of Drake s One Dance On 5 January 2015 Wizkid released the music video for Ojuelegba a song that highlights the struggles he endured in the early years of his recording career 50 The song s official remix features vocals from Drake and Skepta it premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015 51 Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014 He revealed African Bad Gyal as his collaborative single with Chris Brown and said it would be the lead single from his third studio album 52 In April 2015 both Wizkid and Chris Brown performed African Bad Gyal at Brown s concert in Durban South Africa 53 Wizkid released Expensive Shit an Afrobeats song built on light guitars saxophone lines and acoustic percussion in May 2015 the song was reported as being a likely inclusion on the album 54 In July 2015 Wizkid announced on Twitter that Angelique Kidjo would be featured on the album 55 In September 2015 he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album He made this announcement on Instagram shortly after the conclusion of 2Face Idibia s Fortified tribute concert 56 On 5 April 2016 Wizkid became Nigeria s first artist to be listed on Billboards Twitter Last 24 hours chart following his guest feature on Drake s Afrobeats infused One Dance single which charted at number 21 57 58 On 12 May 2016 the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart a position it kept for 10 non consecutive weeks 59 One Dance went on to become an international smash hit topping the charts in 15 countries including the United Kingdom Canada Australia France and Germany The single became Wizkid s first number one single as a featured artist in these territories Wizkid released the promotional single Like This on 5 June The song premiered on Drake s OVO Sound Radio the same month citation needed It was produced by Amsterdam based Ghanaian producer DJ Henry X 60 Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a frolicking summery jam that revels in all the work he Wizkid s put in 61 In May 2015 Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his One Hell of a Nite world tour 62 63 In March 2017 he signed a record deal with RCA Records 64 Wizkid released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side on 14 July 2017 Primarily a Caribbean influenced record SFTOS encompasses several other genres including afrobeats EDM R amp B and house 65 The album features guest appearances from Drake Major Lazer Chris Brown Ty Dolla Sign Efya Bucie and Trey Songz 66 Its production was handled by Sarz Del B Spellz Dre Skull DJ Mustard Major Lazer and the Picard Brothers The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms including Apple Music Amazon Music Spotify Deezer and Google Play citation needed SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200 67 It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart citation needed The album s release was preceded by three singles Daddy Yo featuring Efya Sweet Love and Come Closer featuring Drake citation needed African Bad Gyal was released alongside the pre order for the album on 9 June 2017 68 and Naughty Ride was released as a promotional track on 23 June 2017 69 Wizkid became the first afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to One Dance His song Soco became his first afrobeats single to be certified gold in Canada 70 71 Later that year he appeared on Normani and Calvin Harris s EP Normani x Calvin Harris on the song Checklist which peaked at number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart 72 2019 present Brown Skin Girl Soundman Vol 1 and Made in Lagos nbsp Wizkid won his first Grammy Award with his collaboration on Beyonce s The Lion King The Gift soundtrack In mid 2019 Wizkid was featured on Beyonce s Brown Skin Girl taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King The Gift soundtrack 73 It was described as one of his shining moments of 2019 74 thanks to numerous nominations at major international awards earning him two Soul Train Music Awards 75 a NAACP Image Award 76 a BET Awards and his first Grammy Award for Best Music Video 77 Later that year he also released the singles Joro and Ghetto Love 78 On 6 December 2019 Wizkid s label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol 1 centering mainly on Wizkid and containing features from Chronixx and a variety of other artists 79 During 2020 Wizkid featured on various singles including Escape by Akon Gbese 2 0 with DJ Tunes and Spax Eve Bounce by Yung L and Consider II with Walshy Fire He also released a collaboration with American singer H E R titled Smile On 17 September Wizkid released the single No Stress and announced that he would be releasing his fourth album Made in Lagos on 15 October 2020 78 The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide until 30 October 2020 Essence a single from the album became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100 10 At the 27th annual South African Music Awards Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award 80 On 13 August 2021 he released a remix of Essence featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber 81 The song became the highest charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act peaking at No 11 on October 4 2021 82 83 In November 2021 at the 64th Annual Grammy Award his album Made in Lagos and his song Essence earned him two Grammy nominations 84 In the same month he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations winning one for Essence for Best collaboration 85 On the first anniversary of Made in Lagos Wizkid announced his fifth album More Love Less Ego originally set for release on the last day of the Made in Lagos tour January 22 2022 86 In September 2022 Wizkid headlined the Rolling Loud Toronto hip hop festival becoming the first African artist in history to achieve this feat 87 88 His fifth studio album More Love Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022 11 EndorsementsIn 2012 Wizkid signed a one year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth US 350 000 89 He travelled to Beirut Lebanon with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot 90 91 On 28 May 2013 Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one year deal with MTN Nigeria The newspaper also reported that Wizkid s Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years 92 93 In November 2013 Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island Lagos 94 95 In June 2015 Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a 128 million deal with GLO 96 Record label and contractEmpire Mates Entertainment In February 2013 Wizkid tweeted a subliminal message and tweaked his Twitter account 97 98 He also moved out of the E M E mansion in Lagos and acquired his own home in the Lekki Phase 1 area 98 Prior to Wizkid s subliminal tweets Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss Furthermore it was reported that troubles within E M E began as early as the E M E All Stars concert in 2012 98 It was also reported that money was at the centre of the controversy 98 On 30 April 2013 Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E M E had reunited after contract negotiations 99 Wizkid departed E M E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five year contract 100 In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019 Wizkid said he left E M E without any money 101 Starboy Entertainment nbsp The logo of Wizkid s Starboy Entertainment imprint Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013 102 He revealed to Yvonne Ekwere of Silverbird Television that he planned on signing new acts to the label 39 103 Wizkid first signed Maleek Berry and Legendury Beatz to the label 104 while Berry became an in house producer 105 106 In August 2013 Wizkid signed L A X to Starboy as its first recording act 107 108 In February 2016 DJ Tunez became the in house disc jockey 109 and in May 2016 Efya R2Bees and Mr Eazi were signed to the label 110 Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz R2Bees Terri and Efya 111 112 113 The label is currently managed by Jada P 114 Starboy Entertainment has been nominated for a best record label award one by the City People Entertainment Awards and four times by The Beatz Awards Sony Music RCA In 2017 Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi album worldwide record deal with RCA Records a subsidiary of Sony Music 115 Personal lifeWizkid has four children with three different women 116 117 The children were born in 2011 2016 2017 and 2022 118 His mother died in London on August 18 2023 119 Fatherhood controversy In August 2011 Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that the singer fathered his first child at the age of 21 After a thorough investigation the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu 120 When the story broke close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time 120 Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor he denied having a child 120 In another interview conducted in Ogudu GRA Lagos he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation 120 In December 2012 Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben Nwankwo of The Punch In October 2013 he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2 year old son Boluwatife Balogun to his Instagram account The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today 121 Feuds Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists including his erstwhile boss Banky W 122 and former label mate Skales 123 Other artists include Davido 123 Dammy Krane 124 Saeon 123 Samklef 123 Reekado Banks 125 blogger Linda Ikeji 126 and comedian Mr Jollof 127 Fashion style In an interview with Alex Frank of Vogue magazine in February 2015 Wizkid said he wears a mixture of streetwear and traditional Nigerian clothes He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons Moreover he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side 128 Awards and nominationsMain article List of awards and nominations received by Wizkid Wizkid s contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned him several achievements including the Grammy Award for Best Music Video as a lead artist on Beyonce s Brown Skin Girl 129 his first ever Grammy Award 130 131 132 He is the most awarded African artist at the BET Awards 3 Soul Train Awards 3 Billboard Awards 3 iHeartRadio Music Awards 2 and MOBO Awards 6 133 He is also a recipient of an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to Drake s One Dance 134 which also earned two Guinness World Records for being the first song to reach a billion streams on Spotify and at the time being the most streamed song on Spotify 135 Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019 136 He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history 137 He was nominated in the Best Global Music Album and the Best Global Music Performance categories in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition and Essence respectively 138 In November 2021 Apple Music Awards announced him as the winner of Artist of the Year Africa 139 DiscographyMain article Wizkid discography Studio albums Superstar 2011 Ayo 2014 Sounds from the Other Side 2017 Made in Lagos 2020 More Love Less Ego 2022 ToursMade in Lagos Tour 2021 140 More Love Less Ego Tour 2023 Notes Wizkid began his singing career when he was 11 years old in 2001 He recorded his first song with OJB Jezreel and also recorded a 7 track album under the stage name Lil Prinz 2 References a b c Wizkid Biography RCA Records Archived from the original on 25 April 2017 Retrieved 25 April 2017 Wizkid Biography MTV Base Archived from the original on 13 November 2013 Retrieved 12 November 2013 Wizkid honoured by Minnesota governor in U S The Sun Nigeria 8 October 2018 Retrieved 23 February 2022 Sare Watimagbo 30 September 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