Wizkid Net Worth, Biography, House and Cars Updated
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Wizkid is arguably the richest musician in Nigeria for the last 5 years, so the question is what is Wizkid net worth in 2021 according to Forbes?
In this article, we would be critically looking at the net worth of Wizkid, Biography, music career, endorsement deals, houses, and cars.
Wizkid Net Worth and Biography
Who is Wizkd?
Born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun (Wizkid) is up there as one of the artists who took African sounds to the outside world.He got his first major break into the limelight with his Holla at Your Boy single in 2011. The rest, they say, is history.
He was born in Surulere, Lagos on the 16th of July 1990, making his current age to be 31-years-old.
He started singing at the age of 11 and released an album with his Glorious Five Group members (a group he formed with his friends).
Today he has collaborations with Beyonce, Drake, Ty Dolla Sign, Tinie Tempa, Akon, Chris Brown, and way too many others.
Wizkid Musical Career
Wizkid musical Journey and current fame as Africa’s biggest musical artist export didn’t just happen overnight.
It all started over 10 years ago when he got signed to Banky W’s E.M.E records in 2009, after which he released his first single titled “Holla at Your Boy”. it was 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.
On March 5, 2013, he announced his decision to establish his own record label, ‘Star Boy Entertainment.’
In the same year, he signed endorsement deals with mobile network MTN and beer company Guinness.
In 2016, Wizkid achieved international recognition following his collaboration with Drake on the global hit, “One Dance”.
which reached number one in 15 countries, including the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia.
Wizkid Grammy Award 2021
March 14, 2021, Nigerian singer and Africa’s biggest music export, Wizkid whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun won his first-ever Grammy Award for the music video of Brown skin Girl with Beyonce and Blue Ivy Carter.
Wizkid also became the first Nigerian artist ever to win a Grammy Award. another Nigerian Artist who won the Grammy Award on the same night was Burna Boy for his 2020 Album Twice as Tall.
Wizkid’s Most Popular Songs
Below is a list of Wizkid’s most popular songs
- Ayo
- Caro
- Holla at Your Boy
- Manya
- Don’t Dull
- Fake Love
- Show You The Money
- Come Closer ft. Drake.
- Fever
- Love my Baby
- Ghetto Love
- Sweet Love
- Joro
Wizkid Albums
- Superstar (2011)
- Ayo (2014)
- Sounds from the Other Side (2017)
- Made in Lagos (2020)
Compilation Albums and EP’s
Soundman Vol. 1 (EP) (2019)
Wizkid House and Cars
Wizkid has a ₦13 million mansion in Surulere, Lagos, and another one in Los Angeles.
Wizkid’s car collection includes:
- Lamborghini Urus (₦80 million)
- Porsche Panamera (~₦50.8 million)
- Used Mercedes Benz G63 AMG (₦55 million – ₦65 million)
- BMW X6 crossover (₦8.7 million)
Endorsement Deals (2012-2020)
When it comes to Wizkid net worth in naira, there is no way we won’t talk about his numerous endorsement deals.
- In 2012, Wizkid signed a one-year endorsement deal with Pepsi reportedly worth 350,000 U.S dollars. He traveled to Beirut, Lebanon with Tiwa Savage for a Pepsi commercial shoot.
- On 28 May 2013, Premium Times reported that Wizkid signed a one-year deal with MTN Nigeria.
- In November 2013, Wizkid signed an endorsement deal with Guinness for the Guinness World of More concert, held at the Eko Convention Centre of the Eko Hotel and Suites in Victoria Island, Lagos.
- In June 2015, Pulse Nigeria reported that Wizkid ditched MTN and signed a ₦128 million deal with GLO.
Wizkid Bags Endorsement deal with PUMA
In October 2020, Wizkid became the latest ambassador for sportswear brand Puma as his campaign images have been revealed.
While also bagging his first and biggest mobile endorsement deal when he became Tecno’s ambassador in march 2020, adding more millions to Wizkid’s assets.
Wizkid Net Worth 2021 (Forbes)
Wizkid net worth according to Forbes is estimated at $30 million dollars, making him the richest musician in Nigeria. Wizkid’s major source of wealth comes via digital sales of his music, Sold Out shows, Real estate investments, local and international endorsement deals which include a ₦1 Billion Naira deal with the United Bank for Africa in 2019.
Wizkid’s latest Album Made in Lagos has over 400 million streams on digital platforms in 2021. Wizkid’s hit single Essence featuring Tems also made Barack Obama’s Favorite songs of 2020.
Wizkid and Davido Net Worth
Between Wizkid and Davido who is the richest?
Wizkid’s net worth in 2021 according to Forbes is estimated at $30 million dollars while Davido’s net worth is estimated at $25 million. In other words, Wizkid is richer than Davido by $5 million dollars.
