Fans celebrate Wizkid as he turns a year older
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Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is celebrated as the pioneer of afrobeat and has achieved numerous unprecedented milestones throughout his illustrious career. As the first African artist to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, his influence on the global music landscape cannot be overstated.
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Renowned Nigerian singer and afrobeat legend, Wizkid, marked his birthday this Monday, 17 July with outpouring of felicitations and encomiums from his fans worldwide.
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, is celebrated as a pioneer of afrobeat music who has recorded significant milestones in his illustrious career.
As the first African artiste to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, his influence on the global music landscape cannot be overstated.
The Guinness World Records also recognized Wizkid’s indelible mark on the industry, being the first African artist to earn a spot in their prestigious book of records. Additionally, Wizkid’s album achieved gold certification in the United States, making him a trailblazer in promoting African music on an international scale.
The celebration, led by Wizkid‘s devoted fan base known as “WIZKID FC,” trended across social media platforms as fans flooded Twitter, Instagram, and other channels with heartfelt birthday wishes and messages of admiration.
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