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10 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About Wizkid

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun whose stage name is “Wizkid”, one of the fastest rising Nigerian music artists.

Most people are familiar with his groundbreaking music styles as well as his inspiring stage performance.

However, you may be one of the people who are not familiar with some facts about this fast rising Nigerian musician. Here are 10 things you might not have known about the 27 years old musician

1. Started His Music Career Much Earlier

Many people have much respect for Wizkid: First, because of his good music and stage performance, Secondly, because he is one of the lucky few to have achieved popularity and celebrity status at such a young tender age. Unknown to many, Wizkid was already singing in his local church at the tender age of 11 years. He was not only a good vocalist but also a lead singer.

 2. Initially Sang in the Church

The young Nigerian musician is known for his party popping songs. The songs, which are full of energy, appeal to the young at heart as well as the party goers. However, you probably did not know that Wizkid honed his music skills in the church. Yes, He actually was a praise and worship singer at his local church in Lagos having been brought up in a Christian family.

 3. First Record Was In the Church

 Wizkid actually released a couple of albums prior to his breakout track in 2009 after collaborating with M.I. As part of the church choir, he produced an album. He later went on to form a singing group with his five church friends known as “Glorious Five” and released another album.

 4. First Music Break as “Wizkid”

Wizkid big break in the music industry came in the year 2009. This is after successfully collaborating with renowned musician M.I. The two artists produced the award-winning track “Fast Money” which not only went ahead to receive many nominations and awards, but also received a lot of airplay both in Nigeria as well as in other countries especially in Africa.

 5. Distinct Voice

The young Nigerian artist is famous for many things besides being a young upcoming artist. He is celebrated for being an astute songwriter, an outstanding performer, as well as a successful Nigerian music artist. One thing you probably did not know about him is that his distinct voice is actually a crowd puller. Many people as well as record companies love to have him on board due to his unique voice.

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