Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born July 16, 1990), known as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos, he is a prominent figure in the Afrobeats movement. His music blends Afrobeats, Afropop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and pop.
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Wizkid
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (born July 16, 1990), known as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. Born in Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos, he is a prominent figure in the Afrobeats movement. His music blends Afrobeats, Afropop, R&B, reggae, dancehall, and pop.
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