Wizkid At 32: Nigerians Celebrate Machala

 

Afrobeat icon, Wizkid is celebrating his 32nd birthday today, Saturday, July 16.

Fans of the renowned music superstar have taken to their various Twitter accounts to celebrate him and discuss his contribution to the entertainment sector.

Wizkid whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, one of the most influential figures in the modern music era came into mainstream prominence in the early 2010s with his smash hit, ‘Holla at your boy‘. He became a sensation at the tender age of 19-20 courtesy of his youthful looks and enthralling personality combined with his musical talent.

Signed to Banky W‘s Empire Mates Entertainment (EME), Wizkid‘s debut studio album, Superstar produced numerous smash hits such as ‘Pakurumo‘, ‘Tease Me‘ and ‘Oluwa Loni‘ catapulting him into superstardom and endearing him towards a budding generation of Nigerians who were seeking relatability; a figure they admire and could stand in awe for.

The excellence of Wizkid‘s debut studio album quickly hypnotized the first sect of loyal fans who are today renowned as Wizkid FC.

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Wizkid‘s first major award was the ‘Next Rated Award‘ at the 2011 Headies Award ceremony. He has since gone on to be honored across the globe; equally, he is one of the most decorated musical talents to emerge from Nigeria and Africa.

The singer has since released three more studio albums, Ayo (2014), Sounds From the Otherside (2017) and the innovation music project, Made In Lagos (2020).

Wizkid’s 5th studio, More Love Less Ego is set for release in August 2022.

Additionally, one of his most notable achievement include his win at the 2021 Grammy Awards; his contribution on American singer, Beyonce’s “Brown Skin Girl” won him a Grammy Award for Best Music Video.

Equally, as at February 2021 Wizkid is the most-streamed Nigerian artist of all time on Spotify, with over 3.4 billion streams across all credits.

With few of the aforementioned achievements, Moji Delano has taken to Twitter to garner comments from Machala.

Here is what Nigerians have to say about Wizkid

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BIG WIZ pic.twitter.com/VIvJzBQQCZ

— Black? Jesus (@Pelumi090) July 15, 2022

32 looks perfect on BIG WIZ, Happy Birthday Starboy No. 1?? pic.twitter.com/6xj2aTH3AG

— @iam Darex (@Iam_Darex001) July 15, 2022

I was in 100L in school when this video dropped and I could remember disturbing my roommates with it…I even had to master it word for word.

Big Wiz’s growth is amazing, this kinda p ain’t regular at all #WizkidAt32

pic.twitter.com/nsQKJBLiy8

— big timz (@timiPR) July 15, 2022

Happy birthday to the greatest African artist of all time BIG WIZ
Wishing you the best in Life ?? #WizkidAt32 pic.twitter.com/DNI8wvBqyw

— ope (@Wizjnr9) July 15, 2022

one of my best Big Wiz moments! happy birthday legend #WizkidAt32 pic.twitter.com/YsfxZRbS37

— LERE BOY (@Zsauceboi) July 15, 2022

Happy birthday Big Wiz! I love you 4L my Idolo! #WizkidAt32 ?? pic.twitter.com/IObyLElq60

— Starboy Ali (@AleeMuhammed1) July 15, 2022

Big Wiz’s day ?? pic.twitter.com/qydOhMgIRo

— Sterling (@muller_sterling) July 15, 2022

Three shades to the growth of the greatest African musician, a man who has done it all and still pushing for more. Happy birthday Big Wiz? pic.twitter.com/WGj0NLxCXs

— AyotheAlmostRichUncle? (@ayo_theboy) July 15, 2022

Listen to what Big Wiz has to say #WizkidAt32 just Retweet and like this if you’re a Wizkid FC let’s follow each other right now pic.twitter.com/2zKYdKGqfn

— Abuja Boy??™? (@p_jasini) July 15, 2022

I gat you now and forever Big Wiz, stay healthy and be blessed we love you gaang 4life pic.twitter.com/zD4GT6fdKS

— BiG Bird? (@glowriox) July 15, 2022

Birthday blessings Big wiz
More wins
More blessings pic.twitter.com/zdFB0xWV5c

— DAMMY (@Dammillions) July 15, 2022

world wizkid day!!!! happy birthday to the greatest african artiste ever in history alive or dead !!!! the man who paved way for afrobeats today. starboy big wiz !!! i love you die no homo !!! #WizkidAt32 y’all drop some #WizkidAt32 in the comment section ???? pic.twitter.com/zNBWLR1Q8i

— ! (@mk_tizzle) July 15, 2022

One day I will meet big wiz and we will run a skit together! I tooooo believe die ?? MACHALA ways?? pic.twitter.com/4tHDBDyKlb

— carterefe (@carterefe__) July 6, 2022

1. #WizkidAt32
2. Big wiz
5. #WizKid
9. Wizkid fc
10. Machala
17. Starboy

On trend table Nigeria pic.twitter.com/1IaDVAm0Lg

— ?nthony Not Joshua (@thefrogkiiller) July 16, 2022

Happy birthday to the love of my life, keep shining and winning big wiz #WizkidAt32 pic.twitter.com/ucjoIw2u5r

— FemaleWizkid (@wizkidsbestie) July 16, 2022

Happy birthday to the greatest Afrobeats artist of all time Wizkid, just Retweet if you Stan Big Wiz #WizkidAt32 pic.twitter.com/90p7Gd11GT

— Abuja Boy??™? (@p_jasini) July 15, 2022

Hi everyone . I did a painting of Big Wiz ; and I will really love that he sees this ; please help me tag him and also RT pic.twitter.com/QfVuUj7EiT

— SarahBloo.Arts (@Sarah_Bloo) July 13, 2022

Happy Birthday BIG WIZ????????????????. #WizkidAt32 pic.twitter.com/FwPCnIpWsC

— Deshile?? (@adesanyaadesile) July 15, 2022