Wizkid Is the Nigerian Powerhouse Afrobeats Didn’t Know It Needed — Find Out His Net Worth!
Wizkid is an iconic Afrobeats powerhouse who has carved a unique path for himself. What's his net worth now? Read to find out the truth!
By S.Y.Jan. 10 2024, Published 4:35 p.m. ET
Global music has truly taken off in the past few years, and thanks to artists like Wizkid —born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun — Afrobeats has found its place on the map.
What is Afrobeats superstar Wizkid's net worth? Find out!
According to The Independent Nigeria, Wizkid has a net worth of $30 million, and these impressive earnings have accumulated from his successful music career and smart investments.
It is true that music transcends borders and Wizkid is one artist who understands that music is a universal language.
Wizkid performs on stage at The Royal Albert Hall.
Wizkid has furthered his impressive career by collaborating with world-renowned artists.
The Nigerian artists crossed over and collaborated with Drake on "One Dance" and teamed up with Beyoncé for the iconic track "Brown Skin Girl," which proves Wizkid's ability to blend his Afrobeats roots with other music genres.
Additionally, Wizkid has a lucrative real estate portfolio, which has yielded significant returns. The singer also has an impressive lineup of endorsement deals both in and out of Nigeria.
Wizkid
Nigerian singer-songwriter
Net worth: $30 million
Wizkid is an Afrobeats singer and songwriter who is renowned for chart-topping hits like "Holla at Your Boy" and the international sensation "Essence."
But Wizkid's journey extends beyond music. With a sharp eye for investments, he has built an impressive net worth over the years.
Birth name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun,
Birthday: July 16, 1990
Birth Place: Lagos, Nigeria
Kids: 4
Father: Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun
Mother: Jane Dalapo Balogun
Wizkid attends 'Made in Lagos' Tour after party at Republic Lounge in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who is WizKid dating? Exploring the artist's (not-so-private) romantic life.
Although the "Ojuelegba" singer is known for being very private, Wizkid's romantic and family life has occasionally surfaced in the public eye.
Information about his current relationship status is not public. After all, Wizkid has done a good job of keeping fans guessing over the years. He has been romantically linked to several women in the past, including Jada Pollock, his manager, and Nigerian singer Tiwa Savage.
There has been word on the internet that he is currently still dating Jada as the two were seen flaunting each other on social media in the past.
Fans also speculated that Wizkid was linked to Naomi Campbell at one point, but that claim has never been confirmed.
According to reports, the Nigerian has four children with three women, including Jada. This isn't surprising given Wizkid was born to a big family.
Who are Wizkid's family members? Everything we know about his parents and siblings!
Wizkid was born to a Muslim father, Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun. His father married multiple women — including the star's Christian mother, the late Jane Dalapo Balogun.
Jane recently passed away in late 2023 and the singer has been devastated. However, there has been no update on the cause of her death.
According to reports, Wizkid has 12 siblings but is the only male child in his family.
