Wizkid
On Wednesday, July 16, 2025, fans of Grammy-winning Afrobeats star Ayodeji Balogun, widely known as Wizkid, flooded social media with heartfelt messages, photos, and video clips to celebrate his 35th birthday.
Using hashtags #WizkidAt35 and #StarBoy35, supporters lauded the “Piece of My Heart” singer’s transformative impact on African music.
Social media buzzed with praise, as @itzbasito posted, “Happy Birthday to the Greatest to ever do it. Wizkid FC loves you forever! #WizkidAt35.” Similarly, @dammiedammie35 wrote, “35 years of greatness! Happy Birthday to our GOAT, Machala himself! Starboy forever!” Another fan, @omojuwa, declared, “Wizkid’s impact on the culture is unmatched. Legend living. #Starboy35.”
@drealofficial celebrated his legacy, tweeting, “You gave us ‘Ojuelegba,’ and the world listened. Long live the king! #WizkidDay.” @itz_KingBryan added, “Happy birthday to the man who changed the sound of Africa. May your reign never end, Big Wiz!” Meanwhile, @sakpo0007 enthused, “Three decades in, and you’re still as hot as your debut. Happy 35th to the BEST & GOAT of African music! #WizkidAt35.”
Fans reflected on Wizkid’s journey, with @Cruzzzzzbabe noting, “From 20 to 35, I’ve loved you every step. Your debut ‘SUPERSTAR’ album changed the game for African music!” @Jaiathalien praised his influence, saying, “Your grace and dedication inspire millions. I’m lucky to be one of them. #WizkidAt35.”
Wizkid, born July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos, began his musical journey at 11 in a church group. Signing with Banky W’s EME label in 2009, he rose to fame with his 2010 single “Holla at Your Boy” and 2011 debut album *Superstar*. Now a global Afrobeats icon, Wizkid has earned a Grammy for his work on Beyoncé’s “Brown Skin Girl” and collaborated with artists like Drake, Justin Bieber, and Chris Brown, blending Afrobeats with pop, R&B, and dancehall to worldwide acclaim.
