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FANS across Nigeria and beyond have taken to social media to celebrate afrobeat superstar, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid on his 36th birthday.
The fans flooded their platforms with heartfelt tributes and messages that praised his impact on the global music scene.
According to them, the superstar has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the entertainment industry, as such he deserves all the prayers and well wishes.
A fan on Instagram — @dakruzceebobo wrote “Happy 36th Birthday to the Biggest Bird, WizKid!
May God continue to bless you with greater success, good health, peace, and more global wins. Thank you for inspiring millions and putting Afrobeat on the world stage. Keep soaring, Starboy!
Another fan — @hypetribeng posted on X formally known as Twitter “Happy 36th Birthday to Wizkid. What Song Made You A Fan ??, while ĄŞĄKĘfp @azakegrn wrote: “Happy Birthday Big WIZ. Wizkid omo Balogun! #1!”
A fan on X Michael Scofield — @Adebayo_Faboro posted: “Happy Birthday to the architect of Afrobeats’ global success. My idolo, I love you”, while @TheDamiForeign wrote: “Happpy 36th birthday to the biggest artiste in Africa, Wizkid!”.
@IFWBIGWIZ wrote: “A global icon. A cultural force. Happy Birthday, Wizkid.
Your greatness speaks softly but echoes forever. Excellence, Influence, Legacy, it all started on this day 16 July 1990, # is36 #world WIZKID day presents.”
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that although fans have continued to shower the singer with love and well wishes, the singer had not made a public birthday post or statement yet.
The Afrobeat superstar previously used similar social media strategies ahead of major announcements, including album rollouts and rebranding efforts, leaving many to anticipate what was coming next.
Wizkid’s 36th birthday marks not only another year in the life of the superstar, but also a celebration of an artist whose influence continues to shape Nigerian and African music on the global stage.
The music star has built an impressive catalogue of hit songs over the years, including — ‘Ojuelegba’, ‘Come Closer’, ‘Essence’, ‘Joro’, ‘Fever’, ‘Holla at Your Boy’ and ‘Piece of My Heart’.
Wizkid used those songs to cement his legacy as one of Africa’s most influential music exports.
NAN also reports that with an ever-growing global fanbase and a catalogue of timeless hits, Wizkid’s 36th birthday marked another milestone in the career of one of Africa’s most celebrated music icons.(NAN)
A.I
July 16, 2026
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