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Wizkid Net Worth 2022

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Wizkid is among the richest and popular now in Nigeria. So today we are going to update on Wizkid Net Worth, Wizkid Net cars, Wizkid biography.

Wizkid Net Worth

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About Wizkid:

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He started recording music at the age of 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the Glorious Five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed.

 

Wizkid Biography:

 

Full Name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Stage Name Wizkid
AKA Lil Prinz, Starboy
Label Starboy
Estimated Net Worth  $30 Million+
Profession World Music Singer
Age 30 years old
Birth Sign Cancer
Birth Date July 16, 1990
Birth Place Surulere, Nigeria
Country Nigeria

 

What Is wizkid money in Naira

Having worth that amount, if converted to Naira,  currently is about ₦10.8 billion as at January 2020.

Aside having been in the Music Industry for almost a decade, Wizkid has grown to have loyal fans, connected with Powerful Men & Women both in the Music Industry and Business World.

As of 2021, Wizkid has a of an estimate of $30 Million Dollar

Wizkid in 2018 posted on Social Media that he is set to build Schools in Different African Countries soon.

 

Life And Music Career:

1990–2010: Early life and career beginnings

Wizkid was born on 16 July 1990, in Surulere, Lagos. He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. His mother is a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam. Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School and grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley. In a radio with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said his father has three wives. In another with Adesope of Factory 78 TV, Wizkid said he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends. The group managed to release an album prior to disbanding. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006.

 

He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year. 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. He cited  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. He also worked with Naeto C, Ikechukwu and M.I while developing his craft. In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). He later attended Lead City University, but dropped out after completing two sessions.

 

2010–2011: Superstar

Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009. He released “Holla at Your Boy” as the album’s lead single on 2 January 2010. The song 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. “Holla at Your Boy” was nominated for Best Pop Single at the aforementioned awards show.

 Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards.

On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released “Tease Me/Bad Guys” as the album’s second single. It was initially released as a freestyle.[19] “Don’t Dull”, the album’s third single, was released on 6 December 2010.[20] 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. 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.[21] Superstar garnered Best of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for of the Year at The Headies 2012.

Continue reading about wizkid from wikipedia  ….

 

Made in Lagos is the fourth studio (and second major label) album by Nigerian singer and songwriter Wizkid.

It was released on October 30, 2020, and features guest appearances from British artists Skepta and Ella Mai, American R&B singer H.E.R., Jamaican artists Projexx and Damian Marley, and Nigerian artists Burna Boy, Tems, Tay Iwar and Terri.

Download Made In Lagos here.

Endorsements

In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth 350,000 U.S dollars. He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon with  for a Pepsi commercial shoot. On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid’s Pepsi contract was renewed for two additional years.

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 in Victoria Island, Lagos. In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid ditched MTN and signed a ₦128 million deal with GLO And of recent Ambassador .

 

Conclusion: 

Wizkid is among the most rated now in Nigerian and have made alot of money,

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