:Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun was born on 16 July 1990, in Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos.{{Cite web|last=Sare|first=Watimagbo|date=30 September 2022|title=The Essence of Wizkid's Sound: 5 Ways He's Pushed Afrobeats|url=https://notjustok.com/article/the-essence-of-wizkids-sound-to-afrobeats|access-date=30 September 2022|website=Notjustok.com|archive-date=5 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221005143039/https://notjustok.com/article/the-essence-of-wizkids-sound-to-afrobeats/|url-status=live}}{{cite web | url=https://m.guardian.ng/life/30-quick-facts-about-wizkid-you-should-know-as-he-turns-30-today/ | title=From the Magazine: 30 Quick Facts About Wizkid You Should Know As He Turns 30 Today | date=16 July 2020 | publisher=guardian.ng | access-date=20 July 2020 | archive-date=16 July 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716094846/https://m.guardian.ng/life/30-quick-facts-about-wizkid-you-should-know-as-he-turns-30-today/ | url-status=live }} He grew up in an interfaith household with twelve female siblings. His mother was a Pentecostal Christian and his father practices Islam.{{cite web|title=Wizkid Biography|url=https://creebhills.com/2021/01/wizkid-net-worth-and-biography/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170425120113/https://creebhills.com/2021/01/wizkid-net-worth-and-biography/|archive-date=25 April 2017|access-date=25 April 2017|publisher=RCA Records}} Wizkid attended Ijebu Ode Grammar School.{{cite web | url =https://www.legit.ng/1145813-history-ijebu-ode-grammar-school-wizkids-school.html | title =History of Ijebu Ode grammar school - Wizkid's former school | last =Ibenegbu | first =George | date =17 January 2018 | website =Legit | publisher =Naij.com Media Limited | access-date =27 January 2019 | archive-url =https://web.archive.org/web/20190128082811/https://www.legit.ng/1145813-history-ijebu-ode-grammar-school-wizkids-school.html | archive-date =28 January 2019 | url-status =live }} He grew up listening to King Sunny Ade, Fela Kuti and Bob Marley.{{cite web |title=Wizkid To The World {{!}} A Nation of Billions |url=https://nationofbillions.com/wizkid-to-the-world |access-date=3 May 2017 |publisher=Nation of Billions |archive-date=16 July 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170716170708/https://nationofbillions.com/wizkid-to-the-world |url-status=dead }} In a radio interview with Tim Westwood in 2012, he said that "his father has three wives".{{cite web|title=Westwood – Wizkid remix with Akon *Exclusive* in UK|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6_uFVt4SjU|publisher=YouTube|access-date=20 January 2014|date=10 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140123221118/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6_uFVt4SjU|archive-date=23 January 2014|url-status=live}} In another interview with Adesope of Factory 78 TV, Wizkid said he formed a group called the Glorious Five with a couple of his church friends.{{cite web|title=Factory78 Exclusive – Wizkid interview| date=19 February 2011 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDzUmKKp1E8|publisher=YouTube|access-date=27 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217012049/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDzUmKKp1E8|archive-date=17 February 2014|url-status=live}} They managed to release an album prior to disbanding. Wizkid went by the stage name Lil Prinz until 2006.{{cite web | url=http://www.olamildent.com/2010/06/wizkid-gidi-girl.html | title=Wizkid - Gidi Girl | publisher=Olamild Ent | date=19 June 2010 | access-date=7 May 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160922222803/http://www.olamildent.com/2010/06/wizkid-gidi-girl.html | archive-date=22 September 2016 | url-status=usurped }} He later met OJB Jezreel, a record producer who prevented him from recording for a year. While visiting OJB's Point Beat Studios frequently, he watched 2 Face Idibia record songs for his Grass 2 Grace album. He was also present during the recording sessions for Sound Sultan's debut album Jagbajantis.{{cite web|last1=Akan|first1=Joey|title=15 most important events of Wizkid's career|url=http://pulse.ng/buzz/throwback-thursday-15-most-important-events-of-wizkids-career-id4005412.html|publisher=Pulse|access-date=1 April 2017|date=23 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170401145927/http://pulse.ng/buzz/throwback-thursday-15-most-important-events-of-wizkids-career-id4005412.html|archive-date=1 April 2017|url-status=live}} He cited Naeto C as one of the people who mentored and coached him when he was 15 years old. Wizkid signed a record deal with Empire Mates Entertainment in 2009. He co-wrote "Omoge You Too Much", a song from Banky W.'s The W Experience album. He also worked with Naeto C, Ikechukwu and M.I while developing his craft.{{cite web|last=Seyi|title=Wizkid – Biography|url=http://nigeriafilms.com/news/18157/18/wizkid-biography.html|publisher=Nigerian Films|access-date=30 June 2013|date=11 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130703092327/http://nigeriafilms.com/news/18157/18/wizkid-biography.html|archive-date=3 July 2013|url-status=dead}} In mid-2009, he dropped out of Lagos State University (LASU). He later attended Lead City University, but dropped out after completing two sessions.

Wizkid began recording his debut studio album Superstar in 2009. He released "Holla at Your Boy" as the album's lead single on 2 January 2010.{{cite web | url=http://www.goldenicons.com/video-holla-at-ur-boy/ | title=Music Video: "Holla At Your Boy" by Wizkid | publisher=Golden Icons | work=Wizkid's "Holla at Your Boy" video | date=16 October 2010 | access-date=6 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306100634/http://www.goldenicons.com/video-holla-at-ur-boy/ | archive-date=6 March 2014 | url-status=live }} The song was nominated for Best Pop Single, and earned him the Next Rated award at The Headies 2011. In addition to winning the award, he was awarded a 2012 Hyundai Sonata courtesy of the organizers.{{cite web|title=The Headies (Hip Hop World Awards 2011) Winners List |url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/01/23/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2011-winners-list/ |work=Hip Hop World |access-date=3 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029201218/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/01/23/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2011-winners-list/ |archive-date=29 October 2013 }} Its music video was nominated for Most Gifted Newcomer Video at the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards.{{cite web | url=http://channelo.dstv.com/2011/08/2011-channel-o-music-video-awards-full-list-of-nominees/ | title=All the MVA nominees | publisher=Channel O | date=18 August 2011 | access-date=6 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014171959/http://channelo.dstv.com/2011/08/2011-channel-o-music-video-awards-full-list-of-nominees/ | archive-date=14 October 2013 | url-status=dead | df=dmy-all }}

On 2 April 2010, Wizkid released "Tease Me/Bad Guys" as the album's second single. It was initially released as a freestyle rap.{{cite web|title=WizKid – Tease Me/ Bad Guys [Freestyle]|date=2 April 2010|url=http://www.jaguda.com/2010/04/02/wizkid-tease-me-bad-guys-freestyle/|publisher=Jaguda|access-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029193623/http://www.jaguda.com/2010/04/02/wizkid-tease-me-bad-guys-freestyle/|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=live}} "Don't Dull", the album's third single, was released on 6 December 2010.{{cite web|title=New Music: Wizkid – Don't Dull|date=6 December 2010|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/12/06/new-music-wizkid-dont-dull/|publisher=Bellanaija|access-date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029184143/http://www.bellanaija.com/2010/12/06/new-music-wizkid-dont-dull/|archive-date=29 October 2013|url-status=live}} Superstar was recorded in English and Yoruba. It was released on 12 June 2011 by Empire Mates Entertainment. The album incorporates elements of Afrobeats, R&B, dancehall, and reggae. While working on Superstar, Wizkid collaborated with record producers such as E-Kelly, Jay Sleek, Shizzi, DJ Klem, Masterkraft, Q-Beats and Samklef. The album features guest appearances from Banky W., Skales, D'Prince and Wande Coal. It was initially scheduled for release on 14 February 2011 but was later pushed back.{{Cite news |title=7 things you need to know about Starboy's debut album, 'Superstar' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-7-things-you-need-to-know-about-starboys-debut-album-superstar/y2l4p6j |last=Ohunyon |first=Ehis |date=13 June 2013 |website=Pulse.ng |access-date=13 May 2020 |archive-date=16 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716094827/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-7-things-you-need-to-know-about-starboys-debut-album-superstar/y2l4p6j |url-status=live }} On 12 June 2011, Wizkid hosted a launch party for the album at the Expo Hall of the Eko Hotel and Suites. The launch party featured performances from Banky W, Skales, 2face Idibia, Samklef, Wande Coal, D'Prince, Olamide, eLDee, Jesse Jagz, Ice Prince, Lynxxx and Seyi Shay.{{cite web|title=Pictures From The Wizkid 'Superstar' Album Launch|url=https://thenet.ng/pictures-from-the-wizkid-superstar-album-launch/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=13 December 2013|date=13 June 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219183955/http://thenet.ng/2011/06/pictures-from-the-wizkid-superstar-album-launch/|archive-date=19 December 2013|url-status=live}} Superstar garnered Best Album of the Year at the 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, and was nominated for Album of the Year at The Headies 2012.{{cite news |title=Hip Hop World Awards 2012, Official Winners list |url=http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/12/31/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2012-winners-list/ |magazine=HipHop World Magazine |access-date=23 November 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131029124148/http://hiphopworldmagazine.com/2012/12/31/the-headies-hip-hop-world-awards-2012-winners-list/ |archive-date=29 October 2013 }}

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Wizkid toured London in 2012 and performed at the Hammersmith Apollo on 4 June 2012.{{cite web|last=Onos|first=O|title=BN Bytes: The EME – Wizkid UK Takeover {{!}} Watch Day 2, 3 & 4 of Wizkid's UK Tour Diary|date=4 June 2012|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/06/04/bn-bytes-the-eme-wizkid-uk-takeover-watch-day-2-3-4-of-wizkids-uk-tour-diary-watch-skales-exclusive-mukulu-performance-in-london/|publisher=Bellanaija|access-date=30 June 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112222153/http://www.bellanaija.com/2012/06/04/bn-bytes-the-eme-wizkid-uk-takeover-watch-day-2-3-4-of-wizkids-uk-tour-diary-watch-skales-exclusive-mukulu-performance-in-london/|archive-date=12 November 2013|url-status=live}} He worked with Banky W., Skales, Shaydee and Niyola to record E.M.E's compilation album Empire Mates State of Mind (2012).{{Cite web |title=Wizkid, Biography |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Wizkid-5599 |access-date=30 March 2022 |website=www.ghanaweb.com |archive-date=30 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220330115443/https://www.ghanaweb.com/person/Wizkid-5599 |url-status=live }} Following the album's release, E.M.E acts toured the United States. The tour kicked off in July and ended in September 2012. EME acts performed in several cities, including Houston, Dallas, Toronto, Vancouver, New York City, Providence, Calgary, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and Chicago.{{cite web | url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/banky-w-wizkid-skales-kick-off-eme-us-tour/ | title=Empire Mates Entertainment take on America. | work=MTV Base | publisher=MTV Base | date=10 July 2012 | access-date=5 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306071813/http://www.mtvbase.com/news/banky-w-wizkid-skales-kick-off-eme-us-tour/ | archive-date=6 March 2014 | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/94218/3/banky-w-wizkid-skales-others-kick-off-eme-us-tour.html | title=Banky W, Wizkid, Skales, Others Kick Off EME US Tour | publisher=The Nigerian Voice | access-date=5 March 2014 | author=Dayo, Alayande | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306070608/http://www.thenigerianvoice.com/nvmovie/94218/3/banky-w-wizkid-skales-others-kick-off-eme-us-tour.html | archive-date=6 March 2014 | url-status=live }} On 12 November 2012, Wizkid performed at the BBC Radio 1Xtra Live 02 Academy in Brixton alongside Trey Songz, Tulisa, Kendrick Lamar and Angel.{{cite web|title=BBC Radio 1xtra Live|work=BBC Music Events |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e8vg9r/performances|publisher=BBC|access-date=25 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170109095646/http://www.bbc.co.uk/events/e8vg9r/performances|archive-date=9 January 2017|url-status=live}}

Between 2012 and 2014, Wizkid recorded his second studio album Ayo. It features guest appearances from Femi Kuti, Banky W., Seyi Shay, Phyno, Tyga, Akon and Wale. The album's production was handled by Sarz, Shizzi, Uhuru, Del B, Dokta Frabz, Maleek Berry, Legendury Beatz and Spellz. It was initially titled Chosen.{{Cite web |date=24 September 2014 |title=The 5 Wicked truths about Wizkid's AYO: Album Review {{!}} Lobatan Africa |url=http://lobatanafrica.com/5-wicked-truths-wizkids-ayo-album-review/ |access-date=8 August 2024 |archive-date=24 September 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140924134044/http://lobatanafrica.com/5-wicked-truths-wizkids-ayo-album-review/ |url-status=bot: unknown }} According to MTV Base, the album suffered from a pushed-back release date.{{cite web|title=Wizkid reveals album details. |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/wizkid-reveals-tracklist/ |publisher=MTV Base |access-date=11 September 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112221349/http://www.mtvbase.com/news/wizkid-reveals-tracklist/ |archive-date=12 November 2013 }} It was reported earlier that the album would feature Don Jazzy, Efya and Olamide.{{cite web|url=http://www.dstv.com/News/Wizkid-reveals-album-tracklist/61484 |title=Wizkid reveals album tracklist |publisher=DStv |date=29 June 2013 |access-date=6 March 2014 |author=Morgan, Femi |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306124131/http://www.dstv.com/News/Wizkid-reveals-album-tracklist/61484 |archive-date=6 March 2014 }} On 6 September 2014, Wizkid revealed the album's cover art and track listing. Prior to announcing plans for a second studio album, Wizkid had plans to release a mixtape in April 2013.{{cite web | url=http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/8790-interview-wizkid | title=Interview: Wizkid | publisher=MTV | date=2 February 2014 | access-date=14 February 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006070835/http://www.mtv.co.uk/music/urban/8790-interview-wizkid | archive-date=6 October 2014 | url-status=dead }} In an interview with Ok!Nigeria TV at Disturbing Headquarters in London, he said the mixtape would be released in April. He also said it would feature Wale and Tinie Tempah.{{cite web|title=WizKid's Interview with OK! Nigeria TV 2013| date=15 March 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncJKfJ-lKN4|publisher=YouTube|access-date=27 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130927035000/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncJKfJ-lKN4|archive-date=27 September 2013|url-status=live}} Wizkid later announced that he would be releasing his second studio album on 12 June 2013.{{cite web|title=Wizkid to drop New Album on June 12|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/128863-wizkid-to-drop-new-album-on-june-12.html|publisher=Premium Times|access-date=13 December 2013|date=9 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214005956/http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/128863-wizkid-to-drop-new-album-on-june-12.html|archive-date=14 December 2013|url-status=live}} In an interview with HipTV, Banky W revealed the album's title and commented on the album's delay. He also gave an estimated time frame for the album's release.{{cite web|title=Banky W reveals details on Wizkids Album| date=3 October 2013 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZc8ddntqeA|publisher=YouTube|access-date=27 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131004074631/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZc8ddntqeA|archive-date=4 October 2013|url-status=live}}

On 2 May 2013, Wizkid released the album's lead single "Jaiye Jaiye". It features Grammy-nominated Nigerian musician Femi Kuti. Wizkid told Showtime Celebrity he collaborated with Femi Kuti to prevent people from depicting him as an artist whose lyrics revolve around girls, cars, and materialistic things.{{cite web|title=UNILAG saga: My story – Wizkid|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/unilag-saga-my-story-wizkid/|publisher=Vanguard|access-date=12 December 2013|date=6 July 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216092322/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/07/unilag-saga-my-story-wizkid/|archive-date=16 December 2013|url-status=live}} On 17 October 2013, he performed at the 2013 edition of Felabration, a yearly concert dedicated to Fela Kuti.{{cite web|title=Wizkid throws 100k into crowd, causes stampede at Felabration (Watch Video)|date=18 October 2013 |url=https://thenet.ng/wizkid-throws-100k-into-crowd-causes-stampede-at-felabration-watch-video/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=12 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131120191546/http://thenet.ng/2013/10/wizkid-throws-100k-into-crowd-causes-stampede-at-felabration-watch-video|archive-date=20 November 2013|url-status=live}} The Del B-produced "On Top Your Matter" was released as the album's second single on 26 October 2013.{{cite web|title=New Music: Wizkid – On Top Your Matter|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/26/new-music-wizkid-on-top-your-matter/|publisher=Bellanaija|access-date=14 February 2014|date=26 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140209094310/http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/26/new-music-wizkid-on-top-your-matter/|archive-date=9 February 2014|url-status=live}} The song's music video directed and shot in South Africa by Sesan.{{cite web | url=http://www.okayafrica.com/2014/02/14/wizkid-on-top-your-matter-video/ | title=Watch Wizkid's Joburg Love Video For 'On Top Your Matter' | publisher=OkayAfrica | date=14 February 2014 | access-date=14 February 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140217223858/http://www.okayafrica.com/2014/02/14/wizkid-on-top-your-matter-video/ | archive-date=17 February 2014 | url-status=live }} On 2 November 2013, Wizkid performed at the Guinness Colorful World of More concert alongside D'banj, Tiwa Savage, P-Square, Davido, Ice Prince, Burna Boy, Olamide and Phyno. The concert took place at the Eko Convention Centre in the Eko Hotels and Suites.{{cite web|title=P-Square, Davido, others ignite Guinness World of More concert|date=31 October 2013|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/p-square-davido-others-ignite-guinness-world-concert/|publisher=Vanguard Nigeria|access-date=12 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112082601/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/p-square-davido-others-ignite-guinness-world-concert/|archive-date=12 November 2013|url-status=live}} On 23 November 2013, he performed at the Guinness Big Eruption Concert in Accra, Ghana.{{cite web|title=Big Sean & Akon Live in Ghana Concert By Guinness – November 23rd|url=http://www.ghananewsreport.com/big-sean-akon-live-in-ghana-concert-by-guinness-november-23rd/|publisher=Ghana News Report|access-date=12 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131112223525/http://www.ghananewsreport.com/big-sean-akon-live-in-ghana-concert-by-guinness-november-23rd/|archive-date=12 November 2013|url-status=dead}}

In February 2014, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on Twitter.{{cite web | url=http://www.modernghana.com/movie/26946/0/wizkid-first-nigerian-artiste-to-hit-a-million-twi.html | title=Wizkid- First Nigerian Artiste To Hit A Million Twitter Followers | publisher=Modern Ghana | date=20 February 2014 | access-date=5 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150705212017/http://www.modernghana.com/movie/26946/0/wizkid-first-nigerian-artiste-to-hit-a-million-twi.html | archive-date=5 July 2015 | url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=http://news.naij.com/59790.html | title=Guess Which Nigerian Artiste Becomes The First To Gain 1 Million Followers on Twitter | publisher=Naij News | date=20 February 2014 | access-date=5 March 2014 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306055650/http://news.naij.com/59790.html | archive-date=6 March 2014 | url-status=live }} In July 2014, Wizkid visited The Beat 99.9 FM studio in Lagos and told Toolz he had collaborated with Barbadian singer Rihanna.{{cite web|last1=Opeoluwani |first1=Akintayo |title=Wizkid Confirms Collabo With Rihanna! |url=http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/wizkid-confirms-collabo-rihanna |publisher=Daily Times of Nigeria |access-date=1 August 2014 |date=17 July 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140808060947/http://www.dailytimes.com.ng/article/wizkid-confirms-collabo-rihanna |archive-date=8 August 2014 }}{{cite web|last1=Drake|first1=David|title=Say Yes: How a Michelle, Beyoncé and Kelly Gospel Record Points to Pop Music's Nigerian Future|url=http://www.thefader.com/2014/08/01/say-yes-how-a-michelle-beyonce-and-kelly-gospel-record-points-to-pop-musics-nigerian-future/|website=thefader.com|publisher=The Fader|access-date=1 August 2014|date=1 August 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810101602/http://www.thefader.com/2014/08/01/say-yes-how-a-michelle-beyonce-and-kelly-gospel-record-points-to-pop-musics-nigerian-future/|archive-date=10 August 2014|url-status=live}} Wizkid was invited as a special guest for some shows on Tinie Tempah's UK tour in 2014.{{cite web |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/wizkid-to-join-tinie-tempah/ |title=Wizkid to join Tinie Tempah |date=24 March 2014 |work=MTV Base |publisher=Viacom International Media Networks |access-date=27 March 2014 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140514171339/http://www.mtvbase.com/news/wizkid-to-join-tinie-tempah/ |archive-date=14 May 2014 }}

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On 5 January 2015, Wizkid released the music video for "Ojuelegba", a song that highlights the struggles he endured in the early years of his recording career.{{cite web|last1=Afolabi|first1=Joda|title=Wizkid and Clarence Peters soar high in 'Ojuelegba'..|url=https://thenet.ng/wizkid-and-clarence-peters-soar-high-in-ojuelegba/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=5 March 2015|date=7 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150326065938/http://thenet.ng/2015/01/wizkid-and-clarence-peters-soar-high-in-ojuelegba/|archive-date=26 March 2015|url-status=live}} The song's official remix features vocals from Drake and Skepta; it premiered on OVO Sound Radio in July 2015.{{cite web|last1=Mistry|first1=Anupa|title=Wizkid "Ojuelegba Remix" [ft. Drake & Skepta]|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/17594-wizkid-ojuelegba-remix-ft-drake-skepta/|publisher=Pitchfork|access-date=20 November 2015|date=28 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120130750/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/17594-wizkid-ojuelegba-remix-ft-drake-skepta/|archive-date=20 November 2015|url-status=live}} Wizkid first announced that he was working on a new album during a visit to London in October 2014. He revealed "African Bad Gyal" as his collaborative single with Chris Brown and said it would be the lead single from his third studio album.{{cite web|title=Wizkid Reveals His New Album Includes Chris Brown Collaboration Called 'African Bad Girl'|url=http://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/news/wizkid-single-african-bad-girl/#rw5tsBpAPqocbrYh.97|publisher=Capital Xtra|access-date=20 November 2015|date=5 October 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728033243/http://www.capitalxtra.com/artists/chris-brown/news/wizkid-single-african-bad-girl/#rw5tsBpAPqocbrYh.97|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=live}} In April 2015, both Wizkid and Chris Brown performed "African Bad Gyal" at Brown's concert in Durban, South Africa.{{cite web|last1=Showemimo|first1=Dayo|title=Videos: Watch Wizkid and Chris Brown perform together in South Africa|url=https://thenet.ng/videos-watch-wizkid-and-chris-brown-perform-together-in-south-africa/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=20 November 2015|date=5 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160129140151/http://thenet.ng/2015/04/videos-watch-wizkid-and-chris-brown-perform-together-in-south-africa/|archive-date=29 January 2016|url-status=live}} Wizkid released "Expensive Shit", an Afrobeats song built on light guitars, saxophone lines and acoustic percussion in May 2015; the song was reported as being a likely inclusion on the album.{{cite web|title=Wizkid Shares New Single 'Expensive Shit'|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/news/wizkid-expensive-shit-new-single-mp3-download/|publisher=Okay Africa|access-date=20 November 2015|date=13 May 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151120111555/http://www.okayafrica.com/news/wizkid-expensive-shit-new-single-mp3-download/|archive-date=20 November 2015|url-status=dead}} In July 2015, Wizkid announced on Twitter that Angélique Kidjo would be featured on the album.{{cite news |last1=Showemimo|first1=Dayo|title=Angelique Kidjo, Chris Brown on Wizkid's next album|url=https://thenet.ng/angelique-kidjo-chris-brown-on-wizkids-next-album/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=20 November 2015|date=11 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151203210403/http://thenet.ng/2015/06/angelique-kidjo-chris-brown-on-wizkids-next-album/|archive-date=3 December 2015|url-status=live}} In September 2015, he said he was dropping his EP and postponing the release of his third studio album. He made this announcement on Instagram shortly after the conclusion of 2Face Idibia's Fortified tribute concert.{{cite web|last1=Ajose|first1=Kehinde|title=How 2face made Wizkid postpone his album release|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/how-2face-made-wizkid-postpone-his-album-release/|publisher=Vanguard|access-date=20 November 2015|date=26 September 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728073511/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/09/how-2face-made-wizkid-postpone-his-album-release/|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=live}}

On 5 April 2016, Wizkid became Nigeria's first artist to be listed on Billboards Twitter Last 24 hours chart, following his guest feature on Drake's Afrobeats-infused "One Dance" single, which charted at number 21.{{cite news |url=http://newtelegraphonline.com/wizkid-first-nigerian-pop-star-billboard-chart/|title=Wizkid first Nigerian pop star on Billboard chart|work=New Telegraph|access-date=16 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416042523/http://newtelegraphonline.com/wizkid-first-nigerian-pop-star-billboard-chart/|archive-date=16 April 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7325248/drake-kanye-west-jay-z-one-dance-pop-style-the-throne|title=Drake Reunites Jay Z & Kanye West on 'Pop Style,' Taps Wizkid & Kyla for 'One Dance'|magazine=Billboard|date=5 April 2016|access-date=16 April 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160416063951/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7325248/drake-kanye-west-jay-z-one-dance-pop-style-the-throne|archive-date=16 April 2016|url-status=live}} On 12 May 2016, the song reached number-one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, a position it kept for 10 non-consecutive weeks.{{cite web|last1=Trust|first1=Gary|title=Drake Scores First Hot 100 No. 1 as Lead Artist With 'One Dance'|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7358099/drake-first-hot-100-no-1-lead-artist-one-dance|magazine=Billboard|date=9 May 2016|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170104235612/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/chart-beat/7358099/drake-first-hot-100-no-1-lead-artist-one-dance|archive-date=4 January 2017|url-status=live}} "One Dance" went on to become an international smash hit, topping charts in 15 countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France and Germany. The single became Wizkid's first number-one single as a featured artist in these territories.

Wizkid released the promotional single "Like This" on 5 June. The song premiered on Drake's OVO Sound Radio the same month.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}} It was produced by Amsterdam-based Ghanaian producer DJ Henry X.{{cite web|title=Wizkid Continues His Hot Streak With a New Banger Alongside DJ Henry X|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/audio/wizkid-dj-henry-x-like-this-new-song/|publisher=Okay Africa|access-date=27 June 2016|date=6 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160708121945/http://www.okayafrica.com/audio/wizkid-dj-henry-x-like-this-new-song/|archive-date=8 July 2016|url-status=live}} Pitchfork writer Sheldon Pearce said the song is a "frolicking, summery jam that revels in all the work he [Wizkid]'s put in."{{cite web|last=Pearce|first=Sheldon|title=DJ Henry XWizkid "Like This" [ft. Wizkid]|url=http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/18365-dj-henry-wizkid-like-this-ft-wizkid/|publisher=Pitchfork Media|access-date=27 June 2016|date=15 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160630134945/http://pitchfork.com/reviews/tracks/18365-dj-henry-wizkid-like-this-ft-wizkid/|archive-date=30 June 2016|url-status=live}} In May 2015, Wizkid joined Chris Brown on his "One Hell of a Nite" world tour.{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/wizkid-joins-chris-brown-on-his-one-hell-of-a-nite-world-tour/|title=Wizkid joins Chris Brown on his "One Hell of a Nite" World Tour|date=6 June 2016|publisher=bellanaija.com|access-date=9 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160607103116/https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/06/wizkid-joins-chris-brown-on-his-one-hell-of-a-nite-world-tour/|archive-date=7 June 2016|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2016/06/chris-brown-celebrates-wizkid-artwork/|title=Chris Brown Celebrates Wizkid With An Artwork|date=7 June 2016|publisher=360nobs.com|access-date=9 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160608132725/https://www.360nobs.com/2016/06/chris-brown-celebrates-wizkid-artwork/|archive-date=8 June 2016|url-status=live}}

In March 2017, he signed a record deal with RCA Records.{{cite web|last1=Platon|first1=Adelle|title=WizKid Signs Multi-Album Deal With RCA Records/Sony Music International: Exclusive|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7708975/wizkid-signs-rca-records-sony-music-deal|magazine=Billboard|access-date=11 March 2017|date=1 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170312091117/http://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7708975/wizkid-signs-rca-records-sony-music-deal|archive-date=12 March 2017|url-status=live}} Wizkid released his third studio album Sounds from the Other Side on 14 July 2017. Primarily a Caribbean-influenced record, SFTOS encompasses several other genres, including afrobeats, EDM, R&B, and house.{{cite web|last=Akan|first=Joey|title=How 'Sounds From The Other Side' mixtape shows growth from 'Ayo (Joy)' album|url=http://www.pulse.ng/buzz/wizkid-sounds-from-the-other-side-vs-ayo-joy-id7003214.html|publisher=Pulse|date=17 July 2017|access-date=27 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728042842/http://www.pulse.ng/buzz/wizkid-sounds-from-the-other-side-vs-ayo-joy-id7003214.html|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=live}} The album features guest appearances from Drake, Major Lazer, Chris Brown, Ty Dolla Sign, Efya, Bucie and Trey Songz.{{cite web|title=Sounds From the Other Side by Wizkid on Apple Music|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/sounds-from-the-other-side/1245549634|website=iTunes|date=14 July 2017|access-date=27 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170718103654/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sounds-from-the-other-side/id1245549634|archive-date=18 July 2017|url-status=live}} Its production was handled by Sarz, Del B, Spellz, Dre Skull, DJ Mustard, Major Lazer, and the Picard Brothers. The album was made available for purchase and online streaming on several music platforms, including Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify, Deezer and Google Play.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} SFTOS debuted at number 107 on the US Billboard 200.{{cite web|last=Akan|first=Joey|title="Sounds From The Other Side" debuts on Billboard Hot 200 chart|url=http://www.pulse.ng/buzz/wizkid-sounds-from-the-other-side-debuts-on-billboard-hot-200-chart-id7047031.html|publisher=Pulse Nigeria|date=25 July 2017|access-date=27 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728045248/http://www.pulse.ng/buzz/wizkid-sounds-from-the-other-side-debuts-on-billboard-hot-200-chart-id7047031.html|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=live}} It also debuted at number 58 on the Canadian Albums Chart.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} The album's release was preceded by three singles: "Daddy Yo" featuring Efya, "Sweet Love", and "Come Closer" featuring Drake.{{citation needed|date=May 2020}} "African Bad Gyal" was released alongside the pre-order for the album on 9 June 2017,{{cite web|url=http://www.vibe.com/2017/06/wizkid-chris-brown-african-bad-gyal/|title=Wizkid And Chris Brown Are On The Hunt For An "African Bad Gyal"|last=Fresh|first=Mikey|work=Vibe|date=9 June 2017|access-date=28 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728142536/https://www.vibe.com/2017/06/wizkid-chris-brown-african-bad-gyal/|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=live}} and "Naughty Ride" was released as a promotional track on 23 June 2017.{{cite magazine|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7841987/major-lazer-wizkid-new-song-naughty-ride-listen|title=Major Lazer Assists WizKid on New Song 'Naughty Ride'|last=Rishty|first=David|magazine=Billboard|date=23 June 2017|access-date=28 July 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728073910/http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/dance/7841987/major-lazer-wizkid-new-song-naughty-ride-listen|archive-date=28 July 2017|url-status=live}}

Wizkid became the first afrobeats artist to appear in the 2018 Guinness World Records for his contribution to "One Dance". His song "Soco" became his first afrobeats single to be certified gold in Canada.{{cite web|last1=Durosomo|first1=Damola|title=Wizkid Is Named In the 2018 Guinness Book of World Records|url=http://www.okayafrica.com/wizkid-guinness-world-records/|publisher=OkayAfrica|access-date=22 October 2017|date=22 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171023063655/http://www.okayafrica.com/wizkid-guinness-world-records/|archive-date=23 October 2017|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/wizkid-enters-guinness-world-book-records-2018/|title=Wizkid enters Guinness World Book of Records 2018 - Vanguard News|date=22 September 2017|website=vanguardngr.com|access-date=27 September 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170924160418/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/09/wizkid-enters-guinness-world-book-records-2018/|archive-date=24 September 2017|url-status=live}} Later that year, he appeared on Normani and Calvin Harris's EP Normani x Calvin Harris, on the song "Checklist", which peaked at number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart.{{Cite magazine|title=Calvin Harris|url=https://www.billboard.com/artist/calvin-harris/chart-history/wdt/|access-date=14 March 2021|magazine=Billboard|archive-date=19 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119122326/https://www.billboard.com/artist/calvin-harris/chart-history/wdt/|url-status=live}}

File:Beyoncé at The Lion King European Premiere 2019.png with his collaboration on Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack.]]

In mid-2019, Wizkid was featured on Beyoncé's "Brown Skin Girl", taken from the critically acclaimed The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack.{{Cite web|title=Stream Beyoncé's 'The Lion King: The Gift' Album f/ JAY-Z, Kendrick, Childish Gambino, and More|url=https://www.complex.com/music/2019/07/beyonce-the-lion-king-the-gift-stream|access-date=10 March 2021|website=Complex|archive-date=19 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190719140231/https://www.complex.com/music/2019/07/beyonce-the-lion-king-the-gift-stream|url-status=live}} It was described as one of his "shining" moments of 2019,{{Cite news|date=29 July 2019|title=Beyoncé champions African music stars with Lion King soundtrack|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49077673|access-date=10 March 2021|archive-date=4 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210504045447/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-49077673|url-status=live}} thanks to numerous nominations at major international awards, earning him two Soul Train Music Awards,{{Cite web|date=2 December 2020|title=Wizkid wins BET soul train music awards for second time|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/wizkid-wins-bet-soul-train-music-awards-for-second-time/|access-date=10 March 2021|website=Vanguard News|archive-date=5 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210305160427/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/12/wizkid-wins-bet-soul-train-music-awards-for-second-time/|url-status=live}} an NAACP Image Award,{{Cite web|date=22 February 2020|title=Wizkid sets new record as first Nigerian artiste to win an NAACP Image Award|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/wizkid-sets-new-record-as-first-nigerian-artiste-to-win-an-naacp-image-award/b2ns1k9|access-date=10 March 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria|archive-date=16 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210716094617/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/wizkid-sets-new-record-as-first-nigerian-artiste-to-win-an-naacp-image-award/b2ns1k9|url-status=live}} a BET Awards, and his first Grammy Award, for Best Music Video.{{Cite web|last=Ryan|first=Gary Dinges and Patrick|title=Beyoncé leads Grammy nominations, Dua Lipa, Roddy Ricch and Taylor Swift score big|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/11/24/grammy-nominations-beyonce-leads-and-makes-history-dua-lipa-taylor-swift-roddy-ricch-score/6395139002/|access-date=10 March 2021|website=USA Today|archive-date=9 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210309230609/https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2020/11/24/grammy-nominations-beyonce-leads-and-makes-history-dua-lipa-taylor-swift-roddy-ricch-score/6395139002/|url-status=live}} Later that year, he also released the singles "Joro" and "Ghetto Love".{{cite web|url=https://www.revolt.tv/article/2020-09-17/70156/wizkid-releases-new-single-no-stress|title=Wizkid releases new single "No Stress"|work=Revolt|last=Cho|first=Regina|date=17 September 2020|access-date=17 September 2020|archive-date=13 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201113031455/https://www.revolt.tv/platform/amp/new-music/2020/9/17/21443808/wizkid-releases-no-stress|url-status=live}}

On 6 December 2019, Wizkid's label Starboy Entertainment released the EP Soundman Vol. 1, centering mainly on Wizkid, and containing features from Chronixx, and a variety of other artists.{{cite web|title=Wizkid shock fans with 'Soundman Vol. 1'|url=https://thenationonlineng.net/wizkid-shock-fans-with-soundman-vol-1/|publisher=The Nation|date=8 December 2019|access-date=1 May 2020|archive-date=8 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200408180237/https://thenationonlineng.net/wizkid-shock-fans-with-soundman-vol-1/|url-status=live}}

During 2020, Wizkid featured on various singles, including "Escape" by Akon, "Gbese 2.0" with DJ Tunes and Spax, "Eve Bounce" by Yung L, and "Consider II" with Walshy Fire. He also released a collaboration with American singer, H.E.R., titled "Smile". On 17 September, Wizkid released the single "No Stress", and announced that he would be releasing his fourth album, Made in Lagos, on 15 October 2020. The album launch was later postponed due to the Nigerian End SARS protests nationwide, until 30 October 2020. "Essence", a single from the album, became the first Nigerian song to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100.

At the 27th annual South African Music Awards, Made in Lagos received a nomination for the Rest of Africa Award.{{cite web |url= https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/2493919/samas-27-nominations-are-out-and-its-male-dominated/ |title= Samas 27: Nominations are out and men are leading the nods |work= The Citizen |date= 19 May 2021 |access-date= 20 May 2021 |archive-date= 20 May 2021 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20210520004413/https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/2493919/samas-27-nominations-are-out-and-its-male-dominated// |url-status= live }}

On 13 August 2021, he released a remix of "Essence", featuring Canadian singer Justin Bieber.{{cite web|first=Steven|last=Mike|date=13 August 2021|title=WizKid Essence (Remix) feat Justin Bieber|work=ivoryMP3|url=https://ivorymp3.com/wizkid-essence-remix-ft-justin-bieber-tems/|access-date=14 August 2021|archive-date=14 August 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210814193725/https://ivorymp3.com/wizkid-essence-remix-ft-justin-bieber-tems/|url-status=live}} The song became the highest-charting song on the Billboard Hot 100 by an African act, peaking at No. 11 on 4 October 2021.{{Cite web|title=Wizkid's 'Essence' hits a new peak of No. 11 on Billboard Hot 100 {{!}} The Beat 99.9 FM Port-Harcourt|url=https://www.thebeat99ph.com/wizkids-essence-hits-new-peak-no-11-billboard-hot-100-06-10-2021|access-date=11 October 2021|website=www.thebeat99ph.com|archive-date=11 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011113442/https://www.thebeat99ph.com/wizkids-essence-hits-new-peak-no-11-billboard-hot-100-06-10-2021|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=31 August 2021|title=Wizkid's 'Essence' moves up to No. 13 on Billboard Hot 100|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkids-essence-moves-up-to-no-13-on-billboard-hot-100/2w9vcv3|access-date=11 October 2021|website=Pulse Nigeria|archive-date=11 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211011150502/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkids-essence-moves-up-to-no-13-on-billboard-hot-100/2w9vcv3|url-status=live}}

In November 2021, at the 64th Annual Grammy Award, his album, Made in Lagos and his song "Essence" earned him two Grammy nominations.{{Cite news|title=Wizkid, Burnaboy, oda Nigerian artists wey dey 2022 Grammy nomination|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/media-59394925|access-date=29 November 2021|archive-date=1 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201031144/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/media-59394925|url-status=live}} In the same month, he also received four Soul Train Awards nominations, winning one for "Essence" for Best collaboration.{{Cite web|last=Saint-Vil|first=Sweenie|date=2 November 2021|title=H.E.R., Chris Brown and Jazmine Sullivan lead nominations for 2021 Soul Train Awards|url=https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/11/2/22760144/her-chris-brown-jazmine-sullivan-nominated-soul-train-awards|access-date=29 November 2021|website=Revolt|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130022443/https://www.revolt.tv/news/2021/11/2/22760144/her-chris-brown-jazmine-sullivan-nominated-soul-train-awards|url-status=live}}

On the first anniversary of Made in Lagos, Wizkid announced his fifth album More Love, Less Ego, originally set for release on the last day of the Made in Lagos tour, 22 January 2022.{{cite web|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/10/31/wizkid-sets-release-date-for-more-love-less-ego-album/|title=Wizkid sets release date for "More Love, Less Ego" album|work=P.M. News|last=Okanlawon|first=Taiwo|date=31 October 2021|access-date=24 May 2022|archive-date=24 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220524125155/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/10/31/wizkid-sets-release-date-for-more-love-less-ego-album/|url-status=live}} In September 2022, Wizkid headlined the Rolling Loud Toronto hip-hop festival, becoming the first African artist in history to achieve this feat.{{Cite web|last=Sare|first=Watimagbo|date=30 September 2022|title=Wizkid becomes first African to headline Rolling Loud Festival|url=https://guardian.ng/life/wizkid-is-the-first-african-headlining-at-rolling-loud|access-date=30 September 2022|website=Guardian.ng|archive-date=29 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929013129/https://guardian.ng/life/wizkid-is-the-first-african-headlining-at-rolling-loud/|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=WizKid first African act to headline Rolling Loud Toronto|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/international/wizkid-first-african-act-to-headline-rolling-loud-toronto-aae88bb2-d041-45ff-a9a2-681dbcb866d8|access-date=10 May 2022|work=Independent Online|date=28 April 2022|first=Shingai|last=Darangwa|archive-date=10 May 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220510051356/https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/music/international/wizkid-first-african-act-to-headline-rolling-loud-toronto-aae88bb2-d041-45ff-a9a2-681dbcb866d8|url-status=live}} His fifth studio album More Love, Less Ego was released on 11 November 2022.

On 18 October 2024, Wizkid released the song "Piece of My Heart" featuring American singer Brent Faiyaz as the lead single from his forthcoming sixth studio album Morayo.{{Cite magazine |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=2024-10-18 |title=Wizkid Pairs Up With Brent Faiyaz on 'Piece of My Heart' Single: Stream It Now |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/wizkid-brent-faiyaz-piece-of-my-heart-single-stream-it-now-1235804346/ |access-date=2024-11-04 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Adebiyi |first=Adeayo |date=2024-10-02 |title=Wizkid previews two new songs as he gears up for the release of 'Morayo' |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-previews-two-new-songs-as-he-gears-up-for-the-release-of-morayo/q0v31t0 |access-date=2024-11-04 |website=Pulse Nigeria |language=en}}

In November 2024, Asake's song "MMS", which featured Wizkid, was nominated for Best African Music Performance at the 67th Annual Grammy Awards.{{Cite web |last=Legit |first=Blogger |date=2024-11-08 |title=FULL LIST: The 2025 Grammy Awards Nominees Are Out Featuring Wizkid & Davido |url=https://glitzvibes.com.ng/entertainment/full-list-the-2025-grammy-awards-nominees-are-out-featuring-wizkid-davido/ |access-date=2024-11-08 |website=Glitzvibes Media |language=en}} This was Wizkid's fifth nomination for the coveted honor in his career.

On 22 November 2024, Wizkid released his sixth studio album Morayo of sixteen songs featuring Asake, Anaïs Cardot, Brent Faiyaz, Jazmine Sullivan, and Tiakola.{{Cite web |last=Jacob |first=Philemon |date=2024-11-25 |title=Morayo By Wizkid: Big Wiz Finds Comfort In Familiarity

|url=https://africanfolder.com/wizkid-morayo-album-review/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=African Folder |language=en-UK}}

In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth US$350,000.{{cite web|title=Nigeria: Tiwa Savage and Wizkid Unveiled As Pepsi Ambassadors|url=http://allafrica.com/stories/201207160660.html|publisher=allAfrica|access-date=11 December 2013|date=14 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140522163002/http://allafrica.com/stories/201207160660.html|archive-date=22 May 2014|url-status=live}} He travelled to Beirut, Lebanon, with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot.{{cite web|title=A good year for Wizkid! |url=http://www.mtvbase.com/news/wizkid-scores-pepsi-endorsement-deal/ |publisher=MTV Base |access-date=13 December 2013 |date=27 June 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214031434/http://www.mtvbase.com/news/wizkid-scores-pepsi-endorsement-deal/ |archive-date=14 December 2013 }}{{cite web| url = http://gidiurban.com/pop-star-wizkid-signs-multi-million-naira-endorsement-deal-with-pepsi/| title = Pop Star Wizkid Signs Multi-Million Naira Endorsement Deal With Pepsi| date = 20 May 2012| publisher = Gidiurban| access-date = 28 February 2016}} On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid had signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria. The newspaper also reported that Wizkid's Pepsi contract was renewed for two more years.{{cite web|title=Wizkid gets MTN endorsement deal|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/136569-wizkid-gets-mtn-endorsement-deal.html|publisher=Premium Times Nigeria|access-date=13 December 2013|date=28 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214030010/http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/136569-wizkid-gets-mtn-endorsement-deal.html|archive-date=14 December 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=Wizkid is the newest ambassador of MTN|url=http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/radio/wizkid-is-the-newest-ambassador-of-mtn/|publisher=Capital 98.4 FM|access-date=11 December 2013|date=31 May 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006103832/http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/radio/wizkid-is-the-newest-ambassador-of-mtn/|archive-date=6 October 2014|url-status=live}} In November 2013, Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites on Victoria Island, Lagos.{{cite web|title=Updated – Guinness Nigeria Signs New Deals With Wizkid, Davido, Olamide & More For Their New Campaign|url=http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/23/is-olamide-the-new-ambassador-for-guinness-in-nigeria/|publisher=Bellanaija|access-date=13 December 2013|date=23 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131214031628/http://www.bellanaija.com/2013/10/23/is-olamide-the-new-ambassador-for-guinness-in-nigeria/|archive-date=14 December 2013|url-status=live}}{{cite web|title=P-Square, Davido and others ignite Guinness World of More. concert|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/p-square-davido-others-ignite-guinness-world-concert/|publisher=Vanguard|access-date=13 December 2013|date=1 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205041132/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/11/p-square-davido-others-ignite-guinness-world-concert/|archive-date=5 December 2013|url-status=live}} In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid had left MTN and signed a ₦128 million deal with GLO.{{cite web|title=Pulse Exclusive Wizkid drops MTN for GLO, to earn N120m|url=http://pulse.ng/celebrities/pulse-exclusive-wizkid-drops-mtn-for-glo-to-earn-n120m-id3879798.html|website=Pulse Nigeria|date=18 June 2015|publisher=Ayomide O. Tayo|access-date=18 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150618152348/http://pulse.ng/celebrities/pulse-exclusive-wizkid-drops-mtn-for-glo-to-earn-n120m-id3879798.html|archive-date=18 June 2015|url-status=live}} He is the first African artist to reach one million followers on Twitter.{{Cite web |last=Adegoke |first=Yomi |date=4 November 2022 |title=Afropop star Wizkid on ego, alter egos and elections: 'I make a lot of club records but I feel like a pastor' |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/04/afropop-star-wizkid-on-ego-alter-egos-and-elections-i-make-a-lot-of-club-records-but-i-feel-like-a-pastor |access-date=22 December 2023 |newspaper=The Guardian |archive-date=13 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231013120902/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/nov/04/afropop-star-wizkid-on-ego-alter-egos-and-elections-i-make-a-lot-of-club-records-but-i-feel-like-a-pastor |url-status=live }}

In February 2013, Wizkid tweeted a subliminal message and tweaked his Twitter account.{{cite web|last1=Odukoya |first1=Lanre |title=The Kid Takes a Walk |url=http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/the-kid-takes-a-walk/138946/ |website=thisdaylive.com |publisher=This Day |access-date=2 July 2014 |date=9 February 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714130856/http://www.thisdaylive.com/articles/the-kid-takes-a-walk/138946/ |archive-date=14 July 2014 }}{{cite web|title=The war within E.M.E… as Wizkid shocks fans|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/the-war-within-e-m-e-as-wizkid-shocks-fans/|publisher=Vanguard news|access-date=15 December 2013|date=6 February 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130910221047/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/02/the-war-within-e-m-e-as-wizkid-shocks-fans/|archive-date=10 September 2013|url-status=live}} He also moved out of the E.M.E mansion in Lagos and acquired his home in the Lekki Phase 1 area. Prior to Wizkid's subliminal tweets, Banky W pacified fans by assuring them that nothing was amiss. Furthermore, it was reported that troubles within E.M.E began as early as the E.M.E All Stars concert in 2012. It was also reported that money was at the centre of the controversy. On 30 April 2013, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that Wizkid and E.M.E had reunited after contract negotiations.{{cite web|title=Wizkid, EME back in business|url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/04/wizkid-eme-back-in-business/|publisher=Vanguard|access-date=15 December 2013|date=30 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131006041626/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/04/wizkid-eme-back-in-business/|archive-date=6 October 2013|url-status=live}} Wizkid departed E.M.E following the release of his second studio album and the expiration of his five-year contract.{{cite web|last1=Showemimo|first1=Dayo|title=Wizkid confirms he's FINALLY set to leave E.M.E|url=https://thenet.ng/wizkid-confirms-hes-finally-set-to-leave-e-m-e/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=9 January 2015|date=1 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150116054552/http://thenet.ng/2014/09/wizkid-confirms-hes-finally-set-to-leave-e-m-e/|archive-date=16 January 2015|url-status=live}} In a video interview with Capital Xtra in October 2019, Wizkid said he left E.M.E without any money.{{cite web |last1=Wahab |first1=Bayo |title=Wizkid says he left Banky W's record label without a penny |date=9 October 2019 |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-says-he-left-banky-ws-record-label-without-a-penny/508kq7h |publisher=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=10 October 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191010090437/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-says-he-left-banky-ws-record-label-without-a-penny/508kq7h |archive-date=10 October 2019 |url-status=live }}

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Wizkid established Starboy Entertainment in March 2013.{{cite web |title=EME is Still Family! 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Entertainment|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/131817-wizkid-adds-legendury-beatz-to-star-boy-entertainment.html|publisher=Premium Times Nigeria|access-date=13 December 2013|date=29 April 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213172750/http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/131817-wizkid-adds-legendury-beatz-to-star-boy-entertainment.html|archive-date=13 December 2013|url-status=live}} while Berry became an in-house producer.{{cite web |title=Maleek Berry joins Wizkid's Star Boy Entertainment |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/130149-maleek-berry-joins-wizkids-star-boy-entertainment.html |website=Premium Times Nigeria |access-date=16 April 2022 |date=18 April 2013 |archive-date=16 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416090024/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/130149-maleek-berry-joins-wizkids-star-boy-entertainment.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web | url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/130149-maleek-berry-joins-wizkids-star-boy-entertainment.html | title=Maleek Berry joins Wizkid's Star Boy Entertainment | publisher=Premium Times | date=18 April 2013 | access-date=6 March 2014 | author=Abimboye, Micheal | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140306112603/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/130149-maleek-berry-joins-wizkids-star-boy-entertainment.html | archive-date=6 March 2014 | url-status=live }} In August 2013, Wizkid signed L.A.X to Starboy, as its first recording act.{{cite web |date=22 August 2013 |title=Wizkid signs L.A.X to Star Boy Entertainment |url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/143278-wizkid-signs-l-a-x-to-star-boy-entertainment.html |access-date=16 April 2022 |website=Premium Times Nigeria |archive-date=16 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220416090022/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/143278-wizkid-signs-l-a-x-to-star-boy-entertainment.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web|title=Wizkid signs L.A.X to Star Boy Entertainment|url=http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/143278-wizkid-signs-l-a-x-to-star-boy-entertainment.html|publisher=Premium Times Nigeria|access-date=13 December 2013|date=22 August 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213172928/http://premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/143278-wizkid-signs-l-a-x-to-star-boy-entertainment.html|archive-date=13 December 2013|url-status=live}} In February 2016, DJ Tunez became the in-house disc jockey,{{cite web |title=Star boy signs U.S based DJ Tunez to record label. |url=https://www.pulse.ng/wiz-kid-star-boy-signs-us-based-dj-tunez-to-record-label/x7xe8s9 |website=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=16 April 2022 |language=en |date=26 February 2016 |archive-date=19 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119123830/https://www.pulse.ng/wiz-kid-star-boy-signs-us-based-dj-tunez-to-record-label/x7xe8s9 |url-status=live }} and in May 2016, Efya, R2Bees, and Mr Eazi were signed to the label.{{cite web|title=Wizkid signs top Ghanaian singers to StarBoy Worldwide|url=http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/music/203087-wizkid-signs-top-ghanaian-singers-starboy-worldwide.html|publisher=Premium Times|access-date=8 May 2016|date=8 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160508211403/http://www.premiumtimesng.com/arts-entertainment/music/203087-wizkid-signs-top-ghanaian-singers-starboy-worldwide.html|archive-date=8 May 2016|url-status=live}} Other artists signed to the label include Legendury Beatz, R2Bees, Terri, and Efya.{{cite web |title=Here's every musician that have ever been 'signed' by Starboy |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-heres-every-musician-that-have-ever-been-signed-by-starboy/gcmhn5e |website=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=16 April 2022 |language=en |date=23 February 2018 |archive-date=7 July 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220707005649/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-heres-every-musician-that-have-ever-been-signed-by-starboy/gcmhn5e |url-status=live }}{{cite web |title=Wizkid Signs Ghanaian Stars R2bees, Efya And Mr Eazi To His Starboy Worldwide Label |url=https://www.okayafrica.com/wizkid-signs-ghanaian-stars-r2bees-efya-mr-eazi-starboy-worldwide-label/ |website=OkayAfrica |access-date=16 April 2022 |language=en |date=9 May 2016 |archive-date=13 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220413185310/https://www.okayafrica.com/wizkid-signs-ghanaian-stars-r2bees-efya-mr-eazi-starboy-worldwide-label/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web|url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-starboys-new-artist-terri-confirms-his-recording-deal/2xz0nt9/|title=Starboy's new artist, Terri, confirms his recording deal|author=Jonathan|website=Pulse Nigeria|date=28 March 2018|access-date=26 June 2020|archive-date=29 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200629141702/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-starboys-new-artist-terri-confirms-his-recording-deal/2xz0nt9|url-status=live}} The label is managed by Jada P.{{cite web |title=Wizkid Announces Update On Starboy Entertainment Operations |url=https://www.max1023.fm/wizkid-announces-update-on-starboy-entertainment-operations/ |website=102.3 Max FM |access-date=16 April 2022 |date=4 May 2018 |archive-date=19 January 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119123830/https://www.max1023.fm/wizkid-announces-update-on-starboy-entertainment-operations/ |url-status=live }}

In 2017, Billboard reported that Wizkid signed a multi-album worldwide record deal with RCA Records, a subsidiary of Sony Music.{{Cite magazine|title=WizKid Signs Multi-Album Deal With RCA Records/Sony Music International: Exclusive|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7708975/wizkid-signs-rca-records-sony-music-deal|access-date=15 April 2021|magazine=Billboard|language=en|archive-date=15 April 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210415105435/https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/hip-hop/7708975/wizkid-signs-rca-records-sony-music-deal|url-status=live}}

Wizkid has four children with three different women.{{cite web|last=Sare|first=Watimagbo|date=20 October 2022|title=Wizkid, Jada P welcome second baby|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/10/20/wizkid-jada-p-welcome-second-baby|access-date=20 October 2022|website=Pmnewsnigeria.com|archive-date=20 October 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221020090809/https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/10/20/wizkid-jada-p-welcome-second-baby/|url-status=live}}{{cite web |last=Okonofua |first=Odion |title=Meet singer's 3 cute children |url=https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/wizkid-meet-singers-3-cute-children/7jpjk88 |publisher=Pulse Nigeria |access-date=9 October 2019 |date=1 April 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191009014457/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/wizkid-meet-singers-3-cute-children/7jpjk88 |archive-date=9 October 2019 |url-status=live }} The children were born in 2011, 2016, 2017, and 2022.{{Cite web |last=Walubengo |first=Peris |date=22 September 2022 |title=Who are Wizkid's children? Meet his kids and their mothers |url=https://www.legit.ng/1198855-how-children-wizkid.html |access-date=27 April 2024 |website=Legit.ng - Nigeria news. |language=en}} His mother Jane Balogun died in London on 18 August 2023.{{Cite web|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/wizkids-mum-dies-in-london/|title=Wizkid's mum dies in London|date=19 August 2023|website=VanguardNGR|access-date=19 August 2023|archive-date=19 August 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230819174219/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/08/wizkids-mum-dies-in-london/|url-status=live}}

In August 2011, Nigerian Entertainment Today reported that the singer fathered his first child at the age of 21. After a thorough investigation, the newspaper concluded Wizkid impregnated then-undergraduate student Sola Ogudugu.{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Wizkid Impregnates Undergraduate, Gets Baby Girl|url=https://thenet.ng/exclusive-wizkid-impregnates-undergraduate-gets-baby-girl/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=12 December 2013|date=22 August 2011|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131205122722/http://thenet.ng/2011/08/exclusive-wizkid-impregnates-undergraduate-gets-baby-girl/|archive-date=5 December 2013|url-status=live}} When the story broke, close friends and associates of Wizkid did not confirm it because DNA results were pending at the time. Wizkid broke his silence on the story during several interviews. In an interview with a Nigerian Entertainment Today editor, he denied having a child. In another interview conducted in Ogudu-GRA, Lagos, he said he really did not want to find himself in that peculiar situation. In December 2012, Wizkid denied the baby scandal during an interview with Nonye Ben-Nwankwo of The Punch. In October 2013, he uploaded a picture of himself and his 2-year-old son, Boluwatife Balogun, to his Instagram account. The photo confirmed the 2011 report published by Nigerian Entertainment Today.{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Inside the private world of Wizkid's son and baby mama + exclusive photos|url=https://thenet.ng/exclusive-inside-the-private-world-of-wizkids-son-and-baby-mama-exclusive-photos/|publisher=Nigerian Entertainment Today|access-date=11 December 2013|date=23 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131125162142/http://thenet.ng/2013/10/exclusive-inside-the-private-world-of-wizkids-son-and-baby-mama-exclusive-photos/|archive-date=25 November 2013|url-status=live}}

Wizkid became engulfed in battles on Twitter with several artists, including his erstwhile boss Banky W{{Cite web|url=https://www.naij.com/24230.html|title=Wizkid And Banky W In Intense Fight: "I Made You Who You Are Today" ▷ naij.com|last=Naij.com|date=17 February 2013|website=Naij.com - Nigeria news.|language=en-US|access-date=13 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160601215249/https://www.naij.com/24230.html|archive-date=1 June 2016|url-status=live}} and former label mate Skales.{{cite web | url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/wizkid-and-his-many-twitter-battles/ | title=Wizkid and his many Twitter battles | publisher=Vanguard | date=6 March 2016 | access-date=7 April 2016 | author=Ajose, Kehinde | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160324192341/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2015/03/wizkid-and-his-many-twitter-battles/ | archive-date=24 March 2016 | url-status=live }} Other artists include Davido, Dammy Krane,{{cite web | url=http://thenet.ng/2016/01/net-exclusive-how-wizkid-broke-a-bottle-on-dammy-kranes-head-at-quilox-night-club/ | title=NET Exclusive: How Wizkid broke a bottle on Dammy Krane's head at Quilox night Club | publisher=Adebayo Showemimo | date=15 January 2016 | access-date=7 April 2016 | website=Nigerian Entertainment Today | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160419100439/http://thenet.ng/2016/01/net-exclusive-how-wizkid-broke-a-bottle-on-dammy-kranes-head-at-quilox-night-club/ | archive-date=19 April 2016 | url-status=dead }} Saeon, Samklef, Reekado Banks,{{Cite news|title=Wizkid blast Reekado Banks insult for 'Omo Olomo' drop inside EndSARS|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-54566869|access-date=30 November 2021|archive-date=30 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211130222122/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-54566869|url-status=live}} blogger Linda Ikeji.{{cite web|url= http://www.punchng.com/wizkid-linda-ikeji-in-dirty-social-media-war.html|title= Wizkid, Linda Ikeji in dirty social media war|publisher= Ola Bamgbose|website= The Punch|access-date= 5 April 2016}}{{Dead link|date=February 2020 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} and comedian "Mr. Jollof".{{Cite web|date=19 January 2023|title=Wizkid, Mr Jollof fight dirty over tour with Davido|url=https://punchng.com/wizkid-mr-jollof-fight-dirty-over-tour-with-davido/|access-date=22 January 2023|website=Punch Newspaper Nigeria|archive-date=22 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230122103808/https://punchng.com/wizkid-mr-jollof-fight-dirty-over-tour-with-davido/|url-status=live}}

In an interview with Alex Frank of Vogue magazine in February 2015, Wizkid said he wears a mixture of streetwear and traditional Nigerian clothes. He cited Pharrell Williams as one of his fashion style icons. Moreover, he revealed plans to establish a clothing line following the release of Sounds from the Other Side.{{cite web|last1=Frank|first1=Alex|title=Meet Wizkid, Nigeria's Best-Dressed Pop Star|url=http://www.vogue.com/13402067/wizkid-interview-africa-nigeria-style/|magazine=Vogue|access-date=21 May 2016|date=19 February 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160516031628/http://www.vogue.com/13402067/wizkid-interview-africa-nigeria-style|archive-date=16 May 2016|url-status=live}}

Wizkid's work is credited for popularizing Afrobeats worldwide in the late 2010s and early 2020s.{{Cite web |last=Ekpoudom |first=Aniefiok |date=20 October 2019 |title=Wizkid review – Afrobeats star brings the house down |url=https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/oct/20/wizkid-review-afrobeats-star-brings-the-house-down |access-date=10 December 2023 |newspaper=The Guardian |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210161531/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/oct/20/wizkid-review-afrobeats-star-brings-the-house-down |url-status=live }} Morgan Enos of The Recording Academy praised his 2020 album Made in Lagos as a "potent mix of Afrobeats and R&B", stating that it "further accelerated the already-unstoppable surge of Nigerian music throughout the world".{{Cite web |last=Enos |first=Morgan |date=24 March 2022 |title=For The Record: How Wizkid Elevated Nigeria & Propelled The Ascent Of Afrobeats With His Star-Studded Album 'Made In Lagos' |url=https://www.grammy.com/news/wizkid-made-in-lagos-essence-for-the-record-justin-bieber-remix-her-video-afrobeats-nigeria |access-date=9 December 2023 |website=GRAMMY AWARDS |archive-date=1 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230601184958/https://www.grammy.com/news/wizkid-made-in-lagos-essence-for-the-record-justin-bieber-remix-her-video-afrobeats-nigeria |url-status=live }} NotJustOk opined "The 'afrobeats to the world' movement is one that has progressed from being a trek, to a trot and now presently, a swift race, with baton tightly clenched by several star players whose sounds have sliced through the airwaves to reach international heights and by so doing, level the once seemingly unsurmountable playing field. One of such acts is Wizkid".{{Cite web |last=Oyetayo |first=Bamise |date=17 July 2021 |title=The Essence of Wizkid's Sound: 5 Ways He's Pushed Afrobeats Forward |url=https://notjustok.com/article/the-essence-of-wizkids-sound-to-afrobeats/ |access-date=9 December 2023 |website=NotJustOk |archive-date=9 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209164354/https://notjustok.com/article/the-essence-of-wizkids-sound-to-afrobeats/ |url-status=live }}

Critics noted that Wizkid has introduced Afrobeats to a wider audience, paving the way for other African artists to reach international success.{{Cite web |date=6 December 2023 |title=WIZKID'S 'ESSENCE' EARNS GOLD CERTIFICATION IN FRANCE |url=https://guardian.ng/life/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on/wizkids-essence-earns-gold-certification-in-france/ |access-date=9 December 2023 |newspaper=The Guardian |archive-date=9 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231209171908/https://guardian.ng/life/whatsnew-entertainment-celebrity-gist-and-so-on/wizkids-essence-earns-gold-certification-in-france/ |url-status=live }}

In 2021 Billboard stated that Wizkid "is the first African artist to truly make a major pop breakthrough in the United States and seems best poised to do so globally, too".{{Cite web |last=Mamo |first=Heran |date=9 October 2021 |title=With 'Essence,' Wizkid Wants to Chart a Global Course for African Artists |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/wizkid-essence-african-artists-global-interview-2021-9648198/ |access-date=10 December 2023 |magazine=Billboard |archive-date=10 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231210154015/https://www.billboard.com/music/awards/wizkid-essence-african-artists-global-interview-2021-9648198/ |url-status=live }} Eromo Egbejule of The Guardian Nigeria mentioned Wizkid as an inspiration for a generation of African artists, including Tiwa Savage, Davido, Mr Eazi, Maleek Berry, Tekno and Burna Boy.{{Cite news |last=Egbejule |first=Eromo |title=How Nigeria's Wizkid fashioned a new sound that won global appeal |date=21 May 2017 |url=https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/21/wizkid-music-nigeria |access-date=10 December 2023 |newspaper=The Guardian |archive-date=22 May 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170522113054/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/may/21/wizkid-music-nigeria |url-status=live }}

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Poppie Platt of The Daily Telegraph said "The Afrobeats pioneer's fusion of traditional rhythms, slick R&B production and a smattering of pop-ready lyrics, sung in a mix of Yoruba and English, have helped to commercialise the genre across the West, making it one of the industry's most profitable – and brilliant – imports. ".{{Cite web |last=Platt |first=Poppie |date=30 July 2023 |title=Wizkid confirms his superstar status – but where were his famous friends? |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/concerts/wizkid-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-review/ |access-date=11 December 2023 |newspaper=The Daily Telegraph |archive-date=11 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211205323/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/music/concerts/wizkid-tottenham-hotspur-stadium-review/ |url-status=live }} Nicole Vassell of The Independent deemed Wizkid "king of Afrobeats", by asserting that he's "undeniably one of the reasons for the genre's mainstream appeal".{{Cite web |last=Vassell |first=Nicole |date=30 July 2023 |title=Wizkid review, Tottenham Stadium: King of Afrobeats could do with some extra flair – and a watch |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/wizkid-review-tottenham-stadium-b2384449.html |access-date=11 December 2023 |newspaper=The Independent |archive-date=11 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231211205323/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/wizkid-review-tottenham-stadium-b2384449.html |url-status=live }} Joe Coscarelli of The New York Times credited his collaborations with international artists such as Chris Brown and Major Lazer for cementing him as a "lasting international pop cultural ambassador".{{Cite web |last=Coscarelli |first=Joe |date=15 September 2017 |title=Wizkid, a Budding Star, Takes Afrobeats Worldwide |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/15/arts/music/wizkid-terminal-5-drake-one-dance.html |access-date=12 December 2023 |newspaper=The New York Times |archive-date=12 December 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231212171036/https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/15/arts/music/wizkid-terminal-5-drake-one-dance.html |url-status=live }} Former Governor of Minnesota Mark Dayton declared 6 October as "Wizkid day" in the state, stating "Wizkid has inspired Minnesotans, and music fans around the world as one of the biggest cultural influencers of our time."{{Cite web |last=Adeleye |first=Adegbaye |date=6 October 2022 |title=US State of Minnesota celebrates annual Wizkid Day |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/us-state-of-minnesota-celebrates-annual-wizkid-day/ |access-date=22 December 2023 |newspaper=Vanguard news |archive-date=28 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128044729/https://www.vanguardngr.com/2022/10/us-state-of-minnesota-celebrates-annual-wizkid-day/ |url-status=live }}{{cite web | title=State of Minnesota Proclamation | website=Minnesota State Portal | url=https://mn.gov/gov-stat/pdf/2018_10_06_Wizkid_Day.pdf | access-date=11 February 2024 | archive-date=6 June 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230606205425/https://mn.gov/gov-stat/pdf/2018_10_06_Wizkid_Day.pdf | url-status=live }}

The Tribeca Film Festival is proud to announce the world premiere of [https://tribecafilm.com/films/wizkid-long-live-lagos-2025 Wizkid: Long Live Lagos], a new documentary directed by Karam Gill, as part of its 2025 lineup. The film offers an intimate look at the rise of Nigerian music sensation Ayodeji "Wizkid" Balogun, tracing his journey from the streets of Lagos to global superstardom. Wizkid: Long Live Lagos will premiere during this year’s festival, running from June 4 to June 15 in New York City.{{Cite web |title=Wizkid: Long Live Lagos {{!}} 2025 Tribeca Festival |url=https://tribecafilm.com/films/wizkid-long-live-lagos-2025 |access-date=2025-04-20 |website=Tribeca}}

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Wizkid's music has earned several achievements, including the Grammy Award for Best Music Video as a lead artist on Beyoncé's "Brown Skin Girl";{{Cite web|date=2 March 2021|title=Wizkid|url=https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/wizkid/20080|access-date=8 March 2021|website=GRAMMY.com|language=en|archive-date=6 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210306004510/https://www.grammy.com/grammys/artists/wizkid/20080|url-status=live}} his first ever Grammy Award.{{cite web |last1=Jeffrey |first1=Akonedo |title=Wizkid Balogun Wins Grammy For 'Brown Skin Girl' |url=https://mpmania.com/entertainment/gist/nigerias-ayo-wizkid-balogun-wins-grammy-for-brown-skin-girl/ |website=Mpmania.com |date=14 March 2021 |publisher=MPmania |access-date=14 March 2021 |archive-date=14 March 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210314200336/https://mpmania.com/entertainment/gist/nigerias-ayo-wizkid-balogun-wins-grammy-for-brown-skin-girl/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite news|date=14 March 2021|title=Grammys 2021: Burna Boy and Wizkid win at music awards|language=en-GB|work=BBC News|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56393983|access-date=14 March 2021|archive-date=19 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319180111/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-56393983|url-status=live}}{{Cite web|date=14 March 2021|title=Wizkid wins first Grammy Award with Beyonce's collaboration|url=https://punchng.com/breaking-wizkid-wins-first-grammy-with-beyonces-collaboration/|access-date=19 November 2021|website=Punch Newspapers|language=en-US|archive-date=19 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211119161311/https://punchng.com/breaking-wizkid-wins-first-grammy-with-beyonces-collaboration/|url-status=live}} He is the most awarded African artist at the American Music Awards (2), MTV Video Music Award (1), Soul Train Awards (3), Billboard Awards (3) and iHeartRadio Music Awards (2), while also tying for the most at BET Awards (4), MOBO Awards (6).{{cite web | url=https://www.mp3bullet.ng/recap-of-wizkids-international-awards-and-nominations/ | title=Recap of Wizkid's international awards and nominations | date=18 March 2021 | access-date=29 March 2021 | archive-date=19 March 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210319020936/https://www.mp3bullet.ng/recap-of-wizkids-international-awards-and-nominations/ | url-status=live }} He is also a recipient of an ASCAP plaque for his songwriting contributions to Drake's "One Dance",{{cite web|last1=Salihu|first1=Idoko|title=Wizkid bags U.S. award for writing Drake's "One Dance"|url=https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/222457-wizkid-bags-u-s-award-writing-drakes-one-dance.html|publisher=Premium Times|access-date=6 December 2017|date=3 February 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206074628/https://www.premiumtimesng.com/entertainment/music/222457-wizkid-bags-u-s-award-writing-drakes-one-dance.html|archive-date=6 December 2017|url-status=live}} which also earned two Guinness World Records, for being the first song to reach a billion streams on Spotify, and at the time being the most streamed song on Spotify.{{Cite web|title=Log in|url=https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2fsearch%2fapplicationrecordsearch%3fterm%3dWizkid%26contentType%3drecord&term=Wizkid&contentType=record|access-date=24 October 2021|website=Guinness World Records|language=en-GB|archive-date=24 October 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211024120235/https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/Account/Login?ReturnUrl=%2Fsearch%2Fapplicationrecordsearch%3Fterm%3DWizkid%26contentType%3Drecord&term=Wizkid&contentType=record|url-status=live}} Wizkid was cited as one of the Top 100 most influential Africans by New African magazine in 2019.{{Cite web|date=9 October 2019|title=Top 10 Nigerians in Africa Report's 100 most influential Africans|url=http://venturesafrica.com/top-10-nigerians-in-africa-reports-100-most-influential-africans/|access-date=15 January 2021|website=Ventures Africa|language=en-US|archive-date=21 March 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220321064651/https://venturesafrica.com/top-10-nigerians-in-africa-reports-100-most-influential-africans/|url-status=live}} He is also the most awarded artiste in The Headies award history.{{cite web | url=https://www.mp3bullet.ng/wizkid-emerges-as-the-most-awarded-artiste-in-headies-history/ | title=Wizkid emerges as the Most awarded artiste in Headies history | publisher=Mp3bullet | date=22 February 2021 | access-date=22 February 2021 | archive-date=22 February 2021 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210222092100/https://www.mp3bullet.ng/wizkid-emerges-as-the-most-awarded-artiste-in-headies-history/ | url-status=live }} He was nominated in the Best Global Music Album and the Best Global Music Performance categories in the 64th Annual Grammy Awards for Made in Lagos Deluxe Edition and "Essence" respectively.{{Cite news|title=Wizkid, Burnaboy, oda Nigerian artists wey dey 2022 Grammy nomination|work=BBC News Pidgin|url=https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/media-59394925|access-date=23 November 2021|archive-date=1 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220201031144/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/media-59394925|url-status=live}} In November 2021, Apple Music Awards announced him as the winner of Artist of the Year (Africa).{{Cite web|title=Apple announces third annual Apple Music Award winners|url=https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-announces-third-annual-apple-music-award-winners/|access-date=8 December 2021|website=Apple Newsroom|language=en-US|archive-date=1 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201142657/https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2021/11/apple-announces-third-annual-apple-music-award-winners/|url-status=live}}

{{Main|Wizkid discography}}

;Studio albums

• Superstar (2011)
• Ayo (2014)
• Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
• Made in Lagos (2020)
• More Love, Less Ego (2022)
• Morayo (2024) {{Cite web |last=Olajide A |first=Emmanuel |date=2024-11-22 |title=Morayo Full Album Mp3 downloads & Lyrics |url=https://ascenttunes.com/song/morayo/ |access-date=2024-11-22 |website=Ascenttunes}}

• Made in Lagos Tour (2021){{cite web|title=Wizkid Announces 'Made In Lagos' Tour {{!}} Rap-Up|url=https://www.rap-up.com/2021/07/06/wizkid-made-in-lagos-tour-dates/amp/|work=Rap Up|access-date=13 July 2021|archive-date=13 July 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210713063312/https://www.rap-up.com/2021/07/06/wizkid-made-in-lagos-tour-dates/amp/|url-status=live}}
• More Love, Less Ego Tour (2023){{Cite magazine |last=Kaufman |first=Gil |date=2 March 2023 |title=Wizkid Pushes North American More Love, Less Ego Tour to Fall 2023 |url=https://www.billboard.com/music/concerts/wizkid-postpones-north-american-more-love-less-ego-tour-fall-2023-1235278244/ |access-date=14 June 2024 |magazine=Billboard |language=en-US}}
• Morayo Tour (2025){{cite web |author1=Yewande Fasan |title=Wizkid releases dates for 'Morayo' 2025 European tour |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/wizkid-releases-dates-for-morayo-2025-european-tour/ |publisher=The Nation |access-date=15 March 2025 |date=February 1, 2025}}

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