Wizkid, the Grammy award-winning Nigerian singer, has celebrated his 34th birthday with his partner and friends.
The music star was born on July 16, 1990. A party involving close friends was held for the ‘Made in Lagos’ hitmaker in a yet-to-be-identified location to mark the occasion.
According to a now-viral clip, the attendees sang “Happy Birthday” to Wizkid after which he burst into laughter upon seeing his cake.
Happy birthday Wizkid! Big wiz, Big 34!❤️🦅 pic.twitter.com/bjDecauUru
Advertisement— DAMI FOREIGN🥶 (@TheDamiForeign) July 16, 2024
Some celebrities who attended the party include Jada Pollock, the singer’s partner and manager; Naomi Campbell, the American model; and Tems, the Afrobeats star.
In another footage, the guests were all seen enjoying their meal while making a toast to Wizkid.
Born Ayo Balogun in the Ojuelegba suburb of Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid began recording music at the age of 11 and released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five (5), a group he and a couple of his church friends formed.
Wizkid signed a record deal with Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment (EME) in 2009.
He rose to fame after releasing ‘Holla at Your Boy’ in January 2010, the lead single from his debut studio album, ‘Superstar’ (2011).
The music star has released four additional albums including, ‘Ayo (Joy)’ in 2014, ‘Sound From The Other Side’ in 2017, ‘Made In Lagos’ in 2020, and ‘More Love, Less Ego’ in 2022. He is also set to release his sixth album, ‘Morayo’ — dedicated to his late mother.
Wizkid’s music is a blend of Afrobeats, Afropop, R&B, Afrobeat, Reggae, Dancehall, and Pop.
His contributions to the Nigerian music industry have earned him several achievements, including a Grammy Award, for his role in Beyoncé’s ‘Brown Skin Girl.
He is one of the most awarded African artistes. Some of his honours include the American Music Awards (2), MTV Video Music Award (1), BET Awards (4), Soul Train Awards (3), Billboard Awards (3), iHeartRadio Music Awards (2), and MOBO Awards (6).
Big Wiz is also one of Africa’s biggest music exports.
Fans and celebrities worldwide have taken to social media to celebrate Wizkid with warm wishes on his birthday.
Wizkid’s family, celebrities and fans sending him prayers and wishes from everywhere all around the globe ❤️🦅
pic.twitter.com/5DAIHvMzUb— OLAMIDE 🌸💖 (@Olamide0fficial) July 15, 2024
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Happy Birthday Wizkid 🦅 pic.twitter.com/m4R6Orxnna
— Bayo Otedola (@mister_ade5) July 16, 2024
Happy birthday Wizkid, 002 of Africa 🎂 pic.twitter.com/8L06ihn4mU
— Ó.G.B of Africa🥇 (@OGBdeyforyou) July 16, 2024
Wizkid art in Surulere to celebrate his birthday ❤️ pic.twitter.com/LYGN3LoeAn
— BASITO (@itzbasito) July 16, 2024
Happy 34th Birthday to Wizkid! 🎈💜 pic.twitter.com/bYJYWwnZUA
— NTS. (@NoteSphere) July 15, 2024
happy 34th birthday to Wizkid. 🎈 pic.twitter.com/kQVKdjffGK
— benny. (@benny7gg) July 16, 2024
Happy 34th Birthday, Wizkid 🧡 pic.twitter.com/FYE7ZrHwM9
— 49th. (@the49thstreet) July 15, 2024
Happy Birthday, Wizkid! 🎈
— The superstar turns 34 today. 🦅 pic.twitter.com/e0xItiNSB9
— 𝗔𝗟𝗕𝗨𝗠 𝗧𝗔𝗟𝗞𝗦 📀 (@AlbumTalksHQ) July 15, 2024
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Today, we celebrate the birthday of a true icon in the music world, my brother and longtime collaborator, Wizkid. Our journey together is not just a story of two artists but a testament to the power of Afrobeats,… pic.twitter.com/LBZmRL9bYv— SAMKLEF NONI (@SAMKLEF) July 16, 2024
Even if your battery is 1% leave a ❤️ heart for Wizkid to celebrate his birthday ❤️ pic.twitter.com/hcPg5H4weE
— DeeDee🌟 (@DiianaD_) July 15, 2024
Wizkid is 34 today ♥️ pic.twitter.com/gszcAKAbeg
— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) July 16, 2024
World Wizkid Day!!! He turns 34 today ❤️🦅🌏👑 pic.twitter.com/IyZTHRhbhF
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