Born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on July 16, 1990, in Lagos, Nigeria, Wizkid’s talent has helped him evolve into an international superstar. The music sensation first came to the public’s attention in the early 2010s when he released his first studio album, “Superstar.” His beautiful renditions of Afrobeats, reggae, and pop music have been enjoyed by many people.

According to us Wizkid net worth is estimated to be around $50 million as of 2025. He has been able to reach lofty heights through his successful music career and multiple partnerships with businesses. Some of his most popular songs (that have reached an international audience) were collaborations with other musicians, such as (Canadian rapper) Drake and Beyoncé. Both performers are very talented, which helped Wizkid with a little extra exposure.

Similar to other musicians featured on this list, Wizkid is a father. He has three children from different relationships, and he occasionally posts pictures of his paternal side to his followers on social media.

Wizkid Biography

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known as Wizkid, came into this world on July 16, 1990. He was born in the Surulere area in Lagos, Nigeria. Although he was one of many children, his household was filled with a passion for music. As a result, from an early age, he was exposed to various types of music, such as reggae, hip-hop, and even traditional Nigerian music.

The exposure sparked a fire within the young Wizkid, and by the age of 11, he started recording his music. He showed a promising tenacity that would enable him to achieve his dream career in music.

The year 2010 would mark the beginning of Wizkid’s journey to stardom. He released his first (and arguably best) project: an album he titled ‘Superstar’. The album included some popular hits, such as ‘Holla at Your Boy’.

The album helped him become known as a global ambassador for the genre called Afrobeats. But songs like ‘One Dance’ (created with the help of international artists such as Drake) helped Wizkid gain even more global recognition. He also became a significant character of various award shows, ranging from the MOBO Awards to even Billboard Music Awards.

His music didn’t just help African artists become more recognized on a global stage, but the music also encouraged more representation of the African culture.

Wizkid’s Net Worth

According to us Wizkid net worth is estimated to be around $50 million as of 2025.

Some have him busted out cold, though dangerously so. The sun must be rising somewhere in the app store. It’s not enough to judge a man on music though, when a game is concerned. Perhaps he (Wizkid, the singer) was born into infamy? Under the strangest circumstances. Wouldn’t one immediately be taken to a teen pregnancy (it’s a family-friendly show ladies and gents; I assure you). Could he, being a celebrity, might have to sell basketball shoes, definitely afloat! Different times, master J

I hate they call the performing artists this, but pop stars. Heh. A big decision. The pointe-making on the way down to the podium. There’s so much to it. The latest findings, say what? Why won’t you stick with just music, I was wondering. About that “got an enterprising spirit… ” mmm. That’s the thing, maestro Jabbar. It’s enough for some, I know. My old friend Garfunkel. He’s speakin’ up, no doubt.

Family Life: Wife and Children

“Wizkid wife” is a term that has been searched on the internet so often you would think the singer has been married five times over. For those wondering who the special woman who has the official title of Wizkid’s wife is, the answer is that there is not one. That we know of, anyway.

The Ojuelegba singer might not be anybody’s husband but he is a baby daddy. Wizkid has three sons – Boluwatife Balogun, Ayodeji Balogun, Zion Balogun – that we know of.

With a career as tasking as his, it would be interesting to see how the singer manages his love life, a busy music career, and three boys with three different women.

Career Highlights

Wizkid, real name Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, has been a vital personality on the global music radar since he broke out in 2011. His major albums—Superstar, Ayo, and Made in Lagos—tell the compelling story of his craft’s rhythmic mass of Afrobeats, reggae, and pop. Each one always seems built to strengthen his position, but they have always done more: they have expanded aerobically the boisterous, elastic sound of African music around the world.

A few of those albums, and several other tracks of his, have featured a number of other non-African artists—American hip-hop artiste Drake, R&B diva Beyoncé, and—amusingly—grime MC, Skepta. Hopefully, they helped.

A look at the impact of Wizkid on the music society will reveal an interesting, clear shift. The artiste has created a tidal effect on the recognition of Afrobeats, claiming an entire epoch on the genre’s historical timeline. The product of the work has—in many ways—inspired young artistes and quintessential producers who, with this hope, attempt to create innovative sound, a different variety of the palatable materials of Afrobeats. These producers emerge mainly from Africa—though several other global producers must have been influenced as well—bringing the change to a geomorphological climax of massive sound sediments, an unlikely relief of musical sound that suggests that a category of music is always an attractive adventure to get into.

Just recently, the brightness of the Grammy Awards was enough to bring a couple of artistes into vocal range: there’s a Grammy for Wizkid too…in fact, there’s a category for Wizkid awards. Moreover, the sight of Wizkid has grown more welcome as he has—along the way—become the face of African popular music, probably the third part of the pedestrian account of the trilogy of symbols in the museum of African Music History (AMH); but that’s just an ounce concrete structure that keeps the echoes of Africa’s entertainment history. Wizkid’s promise of a profound destiny is now a reality that people stare at, a part of everyone in Nigeria—and beyond—who gazes into the hall.

Awards and Recognition

The global icon does have numerous accolades to go with his career, an impressive list of Wizkid awards—Grammy Nominations[1], MOBO Awards, BET Awards, etc.—that further emphasize his bid as the greatest. As a result, the relevance of this conversation is not tied to whether Wizkid wins the “International Act” category at the BET Awards—it is not enough for the evolution of music.

Win or lose at the award show, it does not demean the quality of work that the Made In Lagos artist puts into them. The Grammy nominations only prop him up to the standard of a “global artist,” do not certify his music to be “great.” One can argue about this situation, but these recognitions only make it possible to sell Wizkid shows in the U.K., the U.S., and elsewhere. It does not help because it gives the music industry that “my favorites” are better than yours.” Thought!

From my standpoint, these accolades carry valueonto themselves about who they believe deserves to be recognized based on the “structured criteria.” Well, I may also be tempted to applaud them for putting into question the credibility of the “Nigerian icon.” Most upcoming artists appreciate Wizkid for the enormous effort he brings to his work. How “big” or “small” these feats are does not solve the climate crisis or stop the continuous spread of COVID-19 (God forbids!). If anything, they should expect better from him, just about as much as you can win more by making the “best” music.

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (A.I.B), widely recognized by his stage name, Wizkid, is easily one of the most prominent musicians to come out of Africa, which, for the most part, everyone already knows. But, for the uninitiated, Wizkid – or Starboy – has been in the game since he was knee-high to a duckling, grinding it out in the small city of Lagos, Nigeria, before he put out an array of albums, such as Made in Lagos, which caught the attention of popular music enthusiasts who have a taste for modern African music that fuses Afrobeats with reggae and pop. When he wasn’t doing that, he was chilling and making music with A-list artists, such as Drake and Beyoncé, and becoming known in pretty much every household.

Also, the Starboy has won one-too-many awards. Give someone else a chance to win at the Headies, basically the Nigerian Oscars for music. He has a whole shelf of awards for doing what only a few can only hope to do best: winning and grin like friggin’ crazy – and sing a whole bunch of songs that resonate with you on a personal level. ‘Cos that’s what good music is supposed to do. They’re supposed to put you up on their stage to feel the raw, unadulterated emotions they have cooped inside of them. All of his genre-bending work has since gained him the attention of many of your most favorite music connoisseurs, you and me, and, of course, Grammy-award-winning artists.

Mr. A.I.B is also the father of three boys. These days, he’s been letting off signs he wants to take on more of a committed homebody lifestyle on his Instagram (family shot video). It is always cool to hear that your most favourite A-list artist isn’t all about the glitz of the fame industry. Starboy (a.k.a. Wizkid) may be a nighttime constellation, a boy talking back to the crap shoot society has cultured since the dawn of time, but, for the most part, and probably the most important part, he’s human, for crying out loud, like you and me, and every other upright being on this godforsaken planet, and that is all thanks to his tomfool hard-working schedules. Ain’t nothing like a good power nap to sweep your afternoon blues away! I, too, Wizkid, have the blues.

For good measure, [insert below in the comments] what your most memorable Wizkid moment was, or still is. Was it a lyric? Was it a live show you went to? [Why wouldn’t it be – I know!] Or your most favourite listening sessions? Let’s “get it on” to the comment section below, and fucking celebrate what a wonderful music artist has – albeit – made it into the mainstream canon of popular culture. Because, why not! You and me, man.