Wizkid's Biography and Net Worth

Wizkid's Biography 

Singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun born on 16 July 1990 in Surulere, Lagos State Nigeria to an Interfaith polygamous family is one of Nigeria's biggest R&B crossover acts, having worked with international artistes like Drake, Skepta, and Chris Brown, among others. He became famous in 2011 with the single "Holla at Your Boy," which appeared on his debut album, Superstar. He went global in 2016 after his collaboration with Drake, "One Dance.

"The song  soared to number one in 15 countries, resulting in a multi-album deal with RCA, which issued his Caribbean-influenced major-label debut, Sounds from the Other Side, in 2017. The acclaimed Made in Lagos followed in 2021, featuring the Grammy nominated "Essence." Wizkid began his musical career when he was just 11 years old. 

His first song, Lil Prinz, was recorded in 2001 in collaboration with Glorious Five, a group consisting of Balogun and his friends from church. In 2006, he started pursuing music full-time, at first collaborating with various Nigerian pop acts including OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, and Banky W. By 2011, he was ready to record his first studio album as a solo artist; Superstar was released by Empire Mates Entertainment to great critical and public acclaim across Africa, propelling Wizkid to stardom in his home country. 

After multiple delays and label disagreements, he released his studio album, Ayo, in 2014. The record featured a multitude of guest appearances, including a spot from Femi Kuti. It also featured Balogun's global breakthrough track "Ojuelegba." Not only did the single prove him as one of Nigeria's biggest pop acts, it was also picked up and remixed by Drake and Skepta, thrusting Wizkid into the international spotlight. In return, he appeared on Drake's 2016 hit single "One Dance."  A handful of singles appeared durng that time some are "Sweet Love" and the Drake-assisted "Come Closer."

 In October 2018, Wizkid issued a pair of singles, "Master Groove" and "Fever," to mark Nigeria's Independence Day. The following year, he joined Beyoncé and Saint John for The Lion King: The Gift track "Brown Skin Girl" and released his own single, "Joro." Wizkid's fourth album, Made in Lagos, arrived in October 2020. Featuring collaborations with H.E.R., Damian Marley, Burna Boy, and several others, the Grammy-nominated set was a critical and commercial success, appearing on numerous year-end album lists and reaching number 15 on the U.K. album charts. 

The record's fifth single, the Grammy-nominated "Essence" (featuring Tems), became a worldwide hit, reaching number 17 in the U.K. and even becoming the first Nigerian song to chart in the Billboard Hot 100. After the track became a hit, a remix featuring Justin Bieber was released. Wizkid has to his  name 3 BET Awards, 3 Soul Train Awards, 3 Billboard Awards , 2 iHeartRadio Music Awards and 6 MOBO Awards 2 Guiness records.

Wizkid's Net Worth

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun Wizkid has an estimated net worth of approximately $20 million. His earnings are basically from music and different endorsements.