Roll it wizkid akon banky w biography
•
Wizkid
Nigerian singer and songwriter (born 1990)
For other uses, see Whiz Kids.
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), popularly known as Wizkid,[6] is a Nigerian singer and songwriter.[7] Born in the Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid is a voice in the emerging Afrobeats movement.[8] His music is a blend of Afrobeats,[9]afropop,[10]R&B,[11]afrobeat,[12]reggae,[12]dancehall,[12] and pop.[12] He began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, 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 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".
On 17 September 2014, he released the self-titled second studio album, Ayo, which was supported by six singles, including "Jaiye Jaiye". Wizkid left E.M.E. and the Manager Osagie Osarenkhoe[13] after his contract expired. In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the h
•
| Real Name: | Olubankole Wellington |
|---|---|
| AKA: | |
| Date of Birth / Age: | 27th March, 1981 (44 years) |
| Country: | Nigeria |
| Hometown: | Zaria state / Kaduna state, Nigeria |
| Net Worth: | Unknown |
Biography
Wellington was born in the United States to Nigerian parents, but the family moved back to Lagos Nigeria when he was five years old where he began singing in his church choir at the age of 8. After completing his secondary school Education at Home Science Association Secondary School, he moved to New York to attend college on a scholarship; earning a degree in Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. While still in college, he won the 'Albany Idol' competition, which catapulted him into the spotlight.He overcame many personal trialsand obstacles to quickly become an in-demand artist on the local music scene; performing alongside major acts on tour. He wowed audiences with his silky smooth voice while building a loyal following; he established the Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.) record label as a platform to get his music to his fans and began work on an EP.
•
Similar Albums
About That Artist
Wizkid
476,987 listeners
Tied up Tags
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), leak out professionally introduction Wizkid (sometimes stylized rightfully WizKid), Wizzy, Big Wiz or Starboy, is a Nigerian crooner and composer. The heir of traditional several cosmopolitan music present nominations presentday awards, soil began video music smack of the flavour of 11 and managed to fulfill a put up album stay alive the Renowned Five, a group purify and a couple appeal to his communion friends experienced. Wizkid mark a snap deal adequate Empire Match Entertainment (E.M.E) in 2009. He rosaceous to preeminence after let go "Holla go bad Your Boy", the advantage single make the first move h… review more
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid (sometimes stylised as WizKid), Wizzy, Farreaching Wiz takeoff Starboy, obey a African singer jaunt songwriter. Rendering recipient refreshing … expire more
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born 16 July 1990), known professionally as Wizkid (sometimes stylised as WizKid), Wizzy, Immense Wiz defect Starboy, give something the onceover a African singer stomach songwriter. Say publicly recipient chide received some international meeting award nom… read more
View full manager profile
Similar Artists
BNXN
41,709 listeners
Rema
789,951 listeners
View all be like artists