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Wizkid: From Ojuelegba To The World And Back To Lagos

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (aka Wizkid) officially began his career when he signed to Empire Mates Entertainment (E.M.E.) in 2009. In 2011, his Superstar debut album was met with much love…

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Let's show you 26 performance videos of Wizkid as he turns 26 today

With a calendar that's seen him perform on almost every continent, the former EME act continues to find favour with fans and promoters as his international recognition continues to spike.

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26 Wizkid songs you MUST listen to as he turns 26 today

Wizkid is not just one of Nigeria's biggest and most successful acts; he is getting an enormous level of recognition in the international scene as well.

SPECIAL REPORT: Wizkid – Rise and rise of 25-year-old Surulere boy

By achieving fame and fortune before turning 20, Wizkid emerged the face of the new generation of pop stars, giving hope to a large mass of young Nigerians seeking success in the Nigerian music terrain.

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25 top songs of Wizkid as Starboy Music boss turns 25

5 years after, Wizzy is not just one of Nigeria's biggest and most successful acts; he is knocking on the door of international acclaim. In celebration of his 25th birthday today, we present 25 tops by Wizkid in this report...

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Wizkid and Clarence Peters soar high in 'Ojuelegba'

That ace cinematographer, Clarence Abiodun Peters scored another classic in his visual directorial interpretation of Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun aka Wizkid’s hit song, Ojuelegba; (a track off his sophomore album Ayo) will only be stating the obvious.

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Wizkid and 2face head to Ghana for first joint international concert

Wizkid alongside 2face will arrive in Ghana today, October 17 for the Hennessy Artistry concert scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 18 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

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'Wizkid hasn’t bought another house' – Management

Wizkid’s manager, Godwin Tom and EME publicists BlackHouse Media dismissed the rumours

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Wizkid: From Ojuelegba To The World And Back To Lagos

Let's show you 26 performance videos of Wizkid as he turns 26 today

26 Wizkid songs you MUST listen to as he turns 26 today

SPECIAL REPORT: Wizkid – Rise and rise of 25-year-old Surulere boy

Top 25 performance videos of Wizkid

25 top songs of Wizkid as Starboy Music boss turns 25

Wizkid and Clarence Peters soar high in 'Ojuelegba'

Wizkid and 2face head to Ghana for first joint international concert

'Wizkid hasn’t bought another house' – Management

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