Full Biography Of Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid is a gifted vocalist, songwriter and performer. He kicked off his vocalising vocation at the early age of 11 when he recorded his first song with one of Nigeria's commemorated music icons, OJB Jezreel. He went on to record a 7-track album, which he released in his place of worship in Lagos, under the title of Lil' Prinz; this was just a stint that acquired him a amazing deal of support and acknowledgement from family, his church and other artistes.

Years later in 2006, with a new stage title, and  passion for making music and God-given talent, Wizkid got back into the studio to hone his craft. He continued to develop as a Singer and Songwriter by employed under some of Nigeria's biggest melodious titles such as OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, Ikechukwu and many others. Over the next couple of years his gifts as a vocalist and Songwriter became apparent and it produced in Wiz being prominently featured alongside some of the biggest Artistes in Nigeria's melodies Industry to much critical and financial acclaim.

2009 would verify to be Wizkid's break-out year, as his collaboration with M.I on "Fast cash, very quick vehicles" on the Talk About It album drew foremost vigilance to his distinct voice, singing style and penchant for large songwriting. He went on to characteristic on Kel's "Turn by Turn", the Barcelos radio jingle and numerous other high profile tasks. He furthermore got marked to Banky W's domain friends Entertainment, and boasted prominently on Banky's "The W know-how" album.

At the age of 20, this exceedingly talented and charming young man had already achieved so much, thanks to his propel and aim for turning his life's familiarity into unbelievable melodies. In 2010, he issued his first records, "Holla at your Boy", "Gidi young female" and "Ori Mi" with label mate, Skales; then there was the strike song, "Tease Me" which was just a studio freestyle that got leaked online and turned into a large-scale hit in different components of Nigeria and amidst Nigerians worldwide.

He bagged the coveted award for the undertaking Artiste of the Year at the 2010 edition of the Dynamix All Youth accolades, collaborated with several artistes and presented at some A-list events; some of which include the Soundcity Music Video accolades, Lord of the Ribs Lagos, tempo Unplugged, the Shutdown live performance with Rick Ross, the Koko live performance, chink Ya Ribs Lagos, Face of Selera 2010 Abuja just to mention a few.

Record mark: Empire friends Entertainment

Management: M.et.al amusement

Nominations

undertaking Artiste of the Year, Dynamix All Youth accolades 2009

Song of the Year, Dynamix All Youth accolades 2010

Awards

undertaking Artiste of the Year, Dynamix All Youth accolades 2010