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Ayodeji Balogun

May 19, 2026

Wizkid becomes first African artiste to hit 11 billion streams on Spotify 

Earlier in January, the singer became the first African artiste to reach 10 billion streams on Spotify.

Wizkid
January 22, 2026

‘You’re soiling Nigeria’s reputation not Fela’s name,’ Yeni Kuti tells Wizkid, Seun

She said, “The Nigerian reputation is suffering because we are now seen as people who don’t respect their icons.”

Seun Kuti, Wizkid
December 11, 2023

Wizkid to donate N100 million to children in honour of late mother

He said he’ll be donating the money in honour of his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who died on August 18.

Wizkid
August 18, 2023

Afrobeats singer Wizkid loses mum

“Yes, she died this morning, at about 1:30 a.m.,” Mr Are said.

Wizkid and his mum
January 18, 2023

Wizkid announces joint tour with Davido in surprising development

Davido had sometimes last year first hinted of plans to record an album with Wizkid and also tour with him.

Davido and Wizkid
October 19, 2021

Billboard Top 100: Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ climbs up to number nine

Wizkid is the first African artist ever to have a song in the Top 10 Billboard charts.

Wizkid and Tems
September 21, 2021

Wizkid searches for wife on ‘Made in Lagos’ global tour

Nigerian ‘Star Boy’ Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, has revealed his intention to get a wife from his ‘Made in Lagos’ global tour.

Wizkid
July 14, 2021

Wizkid, Tems ‘Essence’ hits Billboard Hot 100

Essence’ by Nigerian Ayodeji Balogun aka Wizkid, featuring fast-rising singer Temilade Openiyi aka Tems, has topped the Billboard Hot 100, debuting as no. 82

Wizkid and Tems