Born on July 16, 1990, the singer hails from Lagos State and is from a family of six. He is the last child and also the only son.
He started singing at the age of eleven under the stage name Lil Prinz. He also formed a group at 11 called Glorious Five. The group later released a 7-track album that was released in the church.
His first album was with the Glorious 5 and it sold 10,000 copies.
He had his first ever recording with OJB Jezreel at 11.
At the age of 15, he was song writing and receiving guidance from Naeto C.
In 2006, he changed his name from the moniker Lil Prinz to Wizkid.
Before raising to stardom Wizkid was lucky enough to have crossed paths with celebrated artists like 2Face, Idibia, Naeto C, Sound Sultan.
He broke into the spotlight in 2009 when he featured on rapper, M.I Abaga’s song, “Fast Cars”.
His break out single is “Holla At Your Boy” that was released in 2010.
In 2011, the musician welcomed his first son, Boluwatife.
He currently has three. He acquired his first car in 2011. A black Honda Accord i-VTEC.
In the same 2011, he dropped out of Lead City University in his third year. He was studying “International Relations”.
His first solo album was released in 2011 with E.M.E titled, ‘Superstar’. The album had 17 tracks.
In April 2012, E.M.E signed a joint deal on Wizkid with Akon’s Konvict.
He floats his own Record Label, Star Boy.
The singer’s favourite colour is black.
Wizkid’s first International Collaboration was with Akon on Don’t Dull (Remix).
He was reported to habe popped N300million Champagne at his 23rd Birthday.
According to FeeBuzz.com, his hit track, “Azonto” was the third non-American songs of 2013.
He is the youngest African artiste to get a Grammy nomination.
Wizkid is the first African pop star to perform/sell out Royal Albert Hall in London.
He is the Nigerian artiste with the most award nominations in Nigeria.