Biography
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid is a talented singer, songwriter and performer. He kicked off his singing career at the early age of 11 when he recorded his first song with one of Nigeria?s celebrated music icons, OJB Jezreel. He went on to record a 7-track album, which he released in his church in Lagos, under the name of Lil? Prinz; this was just a stint that earned him a remarkable deal of encouragement and recognition from family, his church and other artistes.
Years later in 2006, with a new stage name, and a passion for making music and God-given talent, Wizkid got back into the studio to hone his craft. He continued to develop as a Singer and Songwriter by working under some of Nigeria?s biggest Musical names such as OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, Ikechukwu and many others. Over the next few years his talent as a Singer and Songwriter became evident and it resulted in Wiz being prominently featured alongside some of the biggest Artistes in Nigeria?s Music Industry to much critical and commercial acclaim.
2009 would prove to be Wizkid?s break-out year, as his collaboration with M.I on ?Fast Money, Fast Cars? on the Talk About It album drew major attention to his distinct voice, singing style and penchant for great songwriting. He went on to feature on Kel?s ?Turn by Turn?, the Barcelos radio jingle and many other high profile projects. He also got signed to Banky W?s Empire Mates Entertainment, and featured prominently on Banky?s ?The W Experience? album.
At the age of 20, this extremely talented and charming young man had already achieved so much, thanks to his drive and focus for turning his life?s experiences into incredible music. In 2010, he released his first singles, ?Holla at your Boy?, ?Gidi Girl? and ?Ori Mi? with label mate, Skales; then there was the hit song, ?Tease Me? which was just a studio freestyle that got leaked online and turned into a big hit in different parts of Nigeria and among Nigerians worldwide.
He bagged the coveted award for the Promising Artiste of the Year at the 2010 edition of the Dynamix All Youth Awards, collaborated with several artistes and performed at some A-list events; some of which include the Soundcity Music Video Awards, Lord of the Ribs Lagos, Rhythm Unplugged, the Shutdown Concert with Rick Ross, the Koko Concert, Crack Ya Ribs Lagos, Face of Selera 2010 Abuja just to mention a few.
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Biography
Wizkid
Years later in 2006, with a new stage name, and a passion for making music and God-given talent, Wizkid got back into the studio to hone his craft. He continued to develop as a Singer and Songwriter by working under some of Nigeria?s biggest Musical names such as OJB Jezreel, Naeto C, Ikechukwu and many others. Over the next few years his talent as a Singer and Songwriter became evident and it resulted in Wiz being prominently featured alongside some of the biggest Artistes in Nigeria?s Music Industry to much critical and commercial acclaim.
2009 would prove to be Wizkid?s break-out year, as his collaboration with M.I on ?Fast Money, Fast Cars? on the Talk About It album drew major attention to his distinct voice, singing style and penchant for great songwriting. He went on to feature on Kel?s ?Turn by Turn?, the Barcelos radio jingle and many other high profile projects. He also got signed to Banky W?s Empire Mates Entertainment, and featured prominently on Banky?s ?The W Experience? album.
At the age of 20, this extremely talented and charming young man had already achieved so much, thanks to his drive and focus for turning his life?s experiences into incredible music. In 2010, he released his first singles, ?Holla at your Boy?, ?Gidi Girl? and ?Ori Mi? with label mate, Skales; then there was the hit song, ?Tease Me? which was just a studio freestyle that got leaked online and turned into a big hit in different parts of Nigeria and among Nigerians worldwide.
He bagged the coveted award for the Promising Artiste of the Year at the 2010 edition of the Dynamix All Youth Awards, collaborated with several artistes and performed at some A-list events; some of which include the Soundcity Music Video Awards, Lord of the Ribs Lagos, Rhythm Unplugged, the Shutdown Concert with Rick Ross, the Koko Concert, Crack Ya Ribs Lagos, Face of Selera 2010 Abuja just to mention a few.
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Cobhams Asuquo is a Nigerian musician, producer, and songwriter. In 2005, Asuquo was signed on with Sony ATV London as a songwriter. After working as Head of Audio Productions at a local label, Questionmark Entertainment, he set up his own recording facility...
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Christopher Omenye aka Yung L, the last of five children, was born and raised in Jos, Plateau State. His parents, both originally from Onitsha, migrated to Jos and it was there his mother became an avid member of her church. Yung L began following his...
- Banky W
Wellington was born in the United States to Nigerian parents, but the family moved back to Lagos Nigeria when he was five years old where he began singing in his church choir at the age of 8. After completing his secondary school Education at Home Science...
- Ice Prince
Panshak Zamani popularly known as Ice Prince was born in Minna, Niger State, at the age of 2 ice and his family moved to jos were he had his primary Education at St. Murumba School, same school P.square and professional footballer Mikel Obi attended He...