Nigerian music superstar Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, marked his 35th birthday on Tuesday, July 16, and fans across the globe have taken to social media in massive numbers to celebrate the Afrobeats icon.
Using trending hashtags like #WizkidAt35, #StarBoy35, and #WizkidDay, supporters flooded X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and other platforms with heartfelt messages, rare throwback photos, and performance clips to honour the singer’s remarkable journey in music.
From fans referring to him as the “Greatest of All Time (GOAT)” to others hailing him as the man who “changed the sound of Africa,” the outpouring of love reflects Wizkid’s immense cultural impact.
“Happy Birthday to the Greatest to ever do it. Wizkid FC loves you forever,” wrote @itzbasito.
Another fan, @dammiedammie35, tweeted, “35 years of greatness. Happy Birthday to our GOAT, Machala himself! Starboy forever!”
@omojuwa posted, “Wizkid’s impact on the culture is unmatched. Legend living.”
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Clips of his early interviews, award-winning performances, and historic shows from Lagos to London and Paris made the rounds as fans reminisced on his growth from a teenage star to a global music force.
“You gave us Ojuelegba, and the world listened. Long live the king,” @drealofficial wrote, while @itz_KingBryan added, “Happy birthday to the man who changed the sound of Africa. May your reign never end, Big Wiz!”
Wizkid, born on July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos, began his musical journey at the age of 11, singing with his church choir group, Glorious Five. He shot to fame in 2010 with the release of his debut single “Holla at Your Boy” after signing with Banky W’s EME Records. A year later, he released his acclaimed debut album “Superstar,” which launched him into national and continental stardom.
Over the years, Wizkid has grown into one of Africa’s biggest music exports, known for his genre-blending sound that fuses Afrobeats, R&B, pop, and dancehall. He has won numerous international awards, including a Grammy Award, BET Awards, MOBOs, MTV EMAs, and more. His landmark collaboration with Beyoncé on “Brown Skin Girl” won a Grammy in 2021, further cementing his place on the world stage.
His discography boasts successful albums such as Ayo, Sounds From The Other Side, Made in Lagos, and More Love, Less Ego, with hit tracks including Ojuelegba, Essence, Fever, and Soco. His ability to continuously evolve while staying true to his African roots has earned him a loyal global fanbase.
As fans across continents continue to celebrate him, one thing is clear — Wizkid has not only transformed Nigerian music but has helped redefine Africa’s place on the global music map.
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