Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is a celebrated Nigerian singer and songwriter with a plethora of awards to his name. Despite his career’s success, the 33-year-old artist shared in a recent BBC Radio 1Xtra interview that he considers his most significant achievements still ahead, viewing his musical journey as just beginning.
During the interview, Wizkid also hinted that he may never retire from music, saying that it’s a “forever thing” for him. This statement suggests that he is dedicated to his craft and passionate about continuing to create music for his fans.
Wizkid stands as one of the most commercially successful and influential African recording artists in the 21st century.
Initiating his musical journey at the age of 11, he collaborated with the Glorious Five (5), a group formed with church friends. Wizkid’s career took a significant turn in 2009 when he inked a record deal with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E). The spotlight found him with the release of “Holla at Your Boy,” the lead single from his debut studio album, Superstar (2011), which also featured hit singles like “Tease Me/Bad Guys” and “Don’t Dull.”
