Who is Wizkid? Age, Net worth, Relationship, Height, Affair

Wizkid is a Nigerian songwriter and singer who was born and raised in the country. He was born in Surulere, Lagos, on July 16, 1990. He went to Ljebu Ode Elementary School. He began his career when he was 11 years old, singing in church. He is one of Nigeria’s most popular singers. Wizkid was recently crowned Africa’s wealthiest man.

Wizkid: Bio, Age, Ethnicity, Siblings

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Wizkid was born on July 16, 1990, in Lagos, Nigeria, to Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun and Jane Dolapo. His father had three marriages and a total of 12 children, one of them was a genius. He began singing at a local church, where he discovered he has exceptional vocal abilities and resolved to pursue a career in music.

He formed the Young Boy band with buddies from his church’s musical organization. He never stopped working on his songs, and in 2009, his efforts were recognized. His real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, but he selects Wizkid as his stage name, and he later became renowned under that name. Prior to Wizkid, he tried many stage names.

Quick Facts

Real Name/Full Name	Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Nick Name/Celebrated Name:	Wizkid
Birth Place:	Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
Date Of Birth/Birthday:	16 July 1990
Age/How Old:	31 years old
Height/How Tall:	In Centimetres – 162.5cm In Feet and Inches – 5′ 4″
Weight:	In Kilograms – 65 Kg In Pounds – 143 lbs
Eye Color:	Dark brown
Hair Color:	Black
Parents Name:	Father –Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun Mother –Jane Dolapo
Siblings:	Yes (2)
School:	Ljebu Ode Grammar School.
College:	Lead City University
Religion:	Christian
Nationality:	Nigerian
Zodiac Sign:	cancer
Gender:	Male
Sexual Orientation:	Straight
Marital Status:	Unmarried
Girlfriend:	Tiwa Savage
Wife/Spouse Name:	N/A
Kids/Children Name:	Boluwatife
Profession:	Singer, songwriter
Net Worth:	$5 million

Height, Weight, and Body Dimensions

So, how old is Wizkid in 2022, and how tall and how heavy is he? Wizkid, who was born on July 16, 1990, is 31 years old as of today’s date, 5 May 2022. Despite his height of 5′ 4′′ in feet and inches and 162.5 cm in centimeters, he weighs 143 pounds and 65 kilograms.

Education

Wiz attended Ljebu Ode Grammar School in Surulere, Lagos, where he began his studies. He attended high school after finishing primary school, and after graduation, he attended Lagos State University for a year before transferring to Lead City University. He was always working on his music, and he eventually dropped out of university to pursue his music career full-time.

Personal Life

Wiz came from a huge family with a variety of religious beliefs. He began singing in the church when he used to attend church with his mother. Since the beginning of his profession, he had been with a lot of women. He had a child with his then-girlfriend Sola, who was a student at the time. For two years, he disputed that he was his child; eventually, Sola had to conduct a DNA test to ensure that Bolu was his child. Finally, in 2013, he acknowledged that he was the father of a child. Tiwa Savage is his current girlfriend.

Is Wizkid a Homosexual?

Wiz hasn’t made any public statements about his sexuality. He had a child with his girlfriend Sola, after initially denying having a child and later admitting to having one. All of these indicators point to the conclusion that he is not gay.

Professional Life

Wizkid began his musical career by singing at a local church. He put out a couple of albums before signing with Empires Mates Entertainment, which signed him in 2009. In 2010, he published his first album with the company, which was dubbed “Superstar,” and it was well-received, particularly among Nigerians.

After a four-year wait, his next album, AYO, was released in 2014. With these records, he went on numerous tours and garnered a sizable fan base, particularly with the EME tour. In 2013, he founded Star Boy Entertainment, his own record label. He quit his old company to focus on his new venture. His company was dubbed Star Boy Worldwide. His company’s goal was to provide a platform for young, gifted vocalists to advance their careers.

Awards

Since the beginning of his career, Wizkid has been nominated for numerous awards. He has won numerous prizes, including three American Music Awards and four World Music Awards. He won the prestigious Grammy Awards in 2021 for his song Brown Skin Girls, making him the fourth Nigerian to do so.

Wizkid’s Net Worth, Salary, and Earnings

Wizkid has amassed a fortune of $5 million as of 2022, thanks to his musical career. He has amassed this fortune from a variety of sources, the majority of which stem from his music releases; he founded his own music label in 2013. He’s also done a lot of brand endorsements for different companies, and he’s gotten a lot of credit for it because of his worldwide fame.

Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, began his career when he was young and hasn’t stopped since. His musical inspiration came from singing at church, which he used to attend with his mother. He recorded a number of albums, most of which were highly regarded by listeners. Forbes magazine named him the richest African man. In addition, he became the fourth Nigerian to win a Grammy Award. His personal life was riddled with difficulties, including his son, whom he initially refused to recognize but finally embraced after court struggles.