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Wizkid
Singing Ojuelegba and Essence and helping Afrobeats reach a worldwide pop audience.
Ojuelegba · Essence
- Born
- 16 July 1990
- Birthplace
- Lagos, Nigeria
More people
Wizkid
Wizkid developed from Lagos recording studios into an international Afrobeats star. His understated singing connects Nigerian pop with R&B, dancehall and collaborations across borders.
Early life
Lagos upbringing
Grew up in Surulere listening to artists including Fela Kuti and King Sunny Adé.
Church beginnings
Made early recordings with friends in a group called the Glorious Five.
Career
- 2009
Record contract
Signed with Empire Mates Entertainment.
- 2010–2011
Local breakthrough
Holla at Your Boy preceded his debut album Superstar.
- 2016–2017
International expansion
Featured on Drake’s One Dance and signed with RCA.
- 2020s
Album career
Released Made in Lagos, More Love, Less Ego and Morayo.
Selected work
Ojuelegba
A reflection on his Lagos roots and musical ambition.
Essence
A duet with Tems from Made in Lagos.
Morayo
An album dedicated to his late mother.
Beyond music
Artist label
Established Starboy Entertainment to develop music beyond his own recordings.
Family tribute
The title Morayo honours his mother and means “I see joy” in Yoruba.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Recording Academy: artist and awards ↗Photo: Muhammed amine benloulou. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
