Artist· alias for Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. Nigerian singer and songwriter.

Wizkid

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Genres

afrobeat pop afrobeats

Wizkid continues to feature prominently in global music news, securing two top 10 entries on the inaugural Official R&B UK Chart and joining Jorja Smith on her new album 'What Are The Odds,' which includes a collaborative single titled 'Alive.' He is also set to headline the Detty December Fest 2026 in Lagos and perform at Afro Plus Fest 2026 alongside Davido, Tems, and Alkaline.

Artist· alias for Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. Nigerian singer and songwriter.

Wizkid

News

The Guardian Music Aug 23

‘So many people say things about my appearance – it’s not normal’: Jorja Smith on burnout, body-shaming and finding freedom

Jorja Smith Beyoncé Burna Boy Tems Wizkid Amy Winehouse

3 articles Aug 22

Ayra Starr Terry Apala Don Jazzy Wizkid Beyoncé Roc Nation kwn

Afrocritik Music, DancehallMag, The Native

Billboard Aug 22

Jorja Smith Sets Three Australian Dates for 2027 Tour

Jorja Smith Harry Styles Tems Wizkid

5 articles Aug 21

Jorja Smith Conducta AJ Tracey FKA twigs Wizkid Shygirl Nia Archives

Clash Music, Dummy, HotNewHipHop +2

Tsugi Aug 21

Jorja Smith, Saint Levant, Lusine… Les sorties de la semaine

Jorja Smith Saint Levant Lusine Supergloss Westside Cowboy Wizkid Nia Archives

Le Canal Auditif Aug 21

7 nouveaux albums à écouter — 21 août 2026

Chelsea Wolfe Denzel Curry Kenny Beats Jorja Smith Wizkid Lambchop

2 articles Aug 20

Ayra Starr Burna Boy Pop Smoke Gunna Young Thug Wizkid Central Cee

Bande à part, Billboard

ExtravaFrench Aug 20

Mazza quitte l’arrière-plan avec « 4 TONIGHT »

Anne‐Marie Tems Kylie Minogue Wizkid

3 articles Aug 19

Ayra Starr Wizkid Leon Thomas Danny Ocean Theodora Nicki Minaj Rihanna

DancehallMag, RFI Musique

2 articles Aug 16

Ayra Starr KATSEYE Phoebe Bridgers Troye Sivan Becky G Wizkid ZAYN

Billboard, OkayAfrica Music

DancehallMag Aug 16

Davido Offers $1M Bet to Any Artist Who Can Out-Hit Him

Davido Wizkid Burna Boy

Les Inrocks Aug 16

“What Are the Odds” de Jorja Smith : le mix réussi de l’intime et de l’énergie clubbing

Jorja Smith Kendrick Lamar Burna Boy Stormzy Wizkid

2 articles Aug 14

Ayra Starr Jorja Smith kwn Odeal Nicki Minaj Leon Thomas Wizkid

Clash Music, Variety Music

HotNewHipHop Aug 14

Macklemore Has Spotify’s Most-Streamed Hip-Hop Song & Fans Are Stunned

Macklemore Kendrick Lamar Juice WRLD Post Malone Ryan Lewis Wizkid Kyla

4 articles Aug 14

Ayra Starr ZAYN Danny Ocean Theodora Adele kwn Leon Thomas

Clash Music, DancehallMag, The Native

Beats Per Minute Aug 9

Darkoo can’t help singing about the same girl on “That Girl”

Darkoo Asake P-Square Wizkid BNXN DJ Snake Blaqbonez

Pollstar Aug 7

Jorja Smith Announces North American Fall Run

Jorja Smith Harry Styles Wizkid

Clash Music Aug 7

Clementine Douglas Returns With ‘Trust’

Clementine Douglas Jessie Ware Jorja Smith Wizkid Melanie C Majid Jordan Paloma Faith

The Fader Aug 6

Davido believes the sky is big enough for everyone in Afrobeats

Davido Wizkid Rema Ayra Starr Tems Burna Boy Tyla

MoreBranches Jul 29

Spotify Drops First Wave of Exclusive Performance Videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026

Wizkid Tyla Olamide Young Jonn

The Guardian Music Aug 23

‘So many people say things about my appearance – it’s not normal’: Jorja Smith on burnout, body-shaming and finding freedom

Jorja Smith Beyoncé Burna Boy Tems Wizkid Amy Winehouse

Billboard Aug 22

Jorja Smith Sets Three Australian Dates for 2027 Tour

Jorja Smith Harry Styles Tems Wizkid

Tsugi Aug 21

Jorja Smith, Saint Levant, Lusine… Les sorties de la semaine

Jorja Smith Saint Levant Lusine Supergloss Westside Cowboy Wizkid Nia Archives

2 articles Aug 20

Ayra Starr Burna Boy Pop Smoke Gunna Young Thug Wizkid Central Cee

Bande à part, Billboard

3 articles Aug 19

Ayra Starr Wizkid Leon Thomas Danny Ocean Theodora Nicki Minaj Rihanna

DancehallMag, RFI Musique

DancehallMag Aug 16

Davido Offers $1M Bet to Any Artist Who Can Out-Hit Him

Davido Wizkid Burna Boy

2 articles Aug 14

Ayra Starr Jorja Smith kwn Odeal Nicki Minaj Leon Thomas Wizkid

Clash Music, Variety Music

4 articles Aug 14

Ayra Starr ZAYN Danny Ocean Theodora Adele kwn Leon Thomas

Clash Music, DancehallMag, The Native

Pollstar Aug 7

Jorja Smith Announces North American Fall Run

Jorja Smith Harry Styles Wizkid

The Fader Aug 6

Davido believes the sky is big enough for everyone in Afrobeats

Davido Wizkid Rema Ayra Starr Tems Burna Boy Tyla

3 articles Aug 22

Ayra Starr Terry Apala Don Jazzy Wizkid Beyoncé Roc Nation kwn

Afrocritik Music, DancehallMag, The Native

5 articles Aug 21

Jorja Smith Conducta AJ Tracey FKA twigs Wizkid Shygirl Nia Archives

Clash Music, Dummy, HotNewHipHop +2

Le Canal Auditif Aug 21

7 nouveaux albums à écouter — 21 août 2026

Chelsea Wolfe Denzel Curry Kenny Beats Jorja Smith Wizkid Lambchop

ExtravaFrench Aug 20

Mazza quitte l’arrière-plan avec « 4 TONIGHT »

Anne‐Marie Tems Kylie Minogue Wizkid

2 articles Aug 16

Ayra Starr KATSEYE Phoebe Bridgers Troye Sivan Becky G Wizkid ZAYN

Billboard, OkayAfrica Music

Les Inrocks Aug 16

“What Are the Odds” de Jorja Smith : le mix réussi de l’intime et de l’énergie clubbing

Jorja Smith Kendrick Lamar Burna Boy Stormzy Wizkid

HotNewHipHop Aug 14

Macklemore Has Spotify’s Most-Streamed Hip-Hop Song & Fans Are Stunned

Macklemore Kendrick Lamar Juice WRLD Post Malone Ryan Lewis Wizkid Kyla

Beats Per Minute Aug 9

Darkoo can’t help singing about the same girl on “That Girl”

Darkoo Asake P-Square Wizkid BNXN DJ Snake Blaqbonez

Clash Music Aug 7

Clementine Douglas Returns With ‘Trust’

Clementine Douglas Jessie Ware Jorja Smith Wizkid Melanie C Majid Jordan Paloma Faith

MoreBranches Jul 29

Spotify Drops First Wave of Exclusive Performance Videos from Afro Nation Portugal 2026

Wizkid Tyla Olamide Young Jonn

Overview

Seen in 49 outlets, tracked since July 2025

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