18th October, 2024
By Taiwo Okanlawon
Music superstar, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has finally released his new single ‘Piece of My Heart’ off his forthcoming album ‘Morayo’.
The 34-year-old Grammy-winner teamed up with American singer-songwriter Brent Faiyaz for the soulful track.
In the four-minute song, Faiyaz pours his heart out to a mystery woman, promising a lifetime journey together.
Wizkid joins in, crooning about keeping his woman close to feel the warmth of love.
Born in Surulere on July 16, 1990, Wizkid grew up in a polygamous home with a Muslim father and a Christian mother.
In December, Wizkid released his latest musical project, the “Soundman Vol. 2” EP.
The four-tracks project includes vibrant collaborations with industry heavyweights Wande Coal and Zlatan Ibile.
He has released four additional albums including, ‘Ayo’ in 2014, ‘Sound From The Other Side’ in 2017,
Notably, ‘Soundman Vol. 1’ was released in December 2019. ‘Made In Lagos’ in 2020, and ‘More Love, Less Ego’ in 2022.
The singer has also received numerous recognitions, including a Grammy Award in 2021 for his collaboration with Beyoncé on the hit song ‘Brown Skin Girl’.
‘Made In Lagos’ was recently announced as the most streamed Nigerian album on Apple Music.