ayodeji ibrahim balogun (born 16 july 1990), known professionally as wizkid (sometimes stylized as wizkid), is a nigerian singer and songwriter. he started recording music at the age of 11 and managed to release a collaborative album with the glorious five, a group he and a couple of his church friends formed. wizkid signed a record deal with empire mates entertainment (e.m.e) in 2009. he rose to prominence after releasing "holla at your boy", the lead single from his debut studio album "superstar" (2011). "tease me/bad guys", "don't dull", "love my baby", "pakurumo" and "oluwa lo ni" were also released as singles from the "superstar" album. in february 2014, wizkid became the first ever nigerian musician to have over 1 million followers on twitter. "ayo", his self-titled second studio album, was released in september 2014. it was supported by six singles: "jaiye jaiye", "on top your matter", "one question", "joy", "bombay" and "show you the money". wizkid left e.m.e after his contract expired.