Fans and admirers of Grammy-winning Afrobeats sensation, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, have taken to social media in massive numbers to celebrate the star as he turned 35 on Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
Using trending hashtags such as #WizkidAt35 and #StarBoy35, supporters flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok with heartfelt messages, photos, and nostalgic clips of the music legend’s iconic performances and interviews.
“Happy Birthday to the Greatest to ever do it. Wizkid FC loves you forever,” wrote @itzbasito, while another user, @dammiedammie35, hailed the singer: “35 years of greatness. Happy birthday to our GOAT, Machala himself!”
Several fans praised Wizkid for revolutionizing the African sound and placing Nigerian music on the global stage. “You gave us ‘Ojuelegba’, and the world listened. Long live the king,” tweeted @drealofficial.
Media personality @omojuwa added, “Wizkid’s impact on the culture is unmatched. Legend living,” while others described him as the “Greatest African Artist of All Time.”
Born on July 16, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid began his musical journey in church at the age of 11 before launching his professional career in 2009 under Banky W’s EME Records. He shot to fame with his debut single “Holla at Your Boy”, followed by his 2011 album ‘Superstar’, which solidified his status as a rising star.
Over the years, Wizkid has grown into a global Afrobeats ambassador, racking up international accolades including a Grammy Award for his collaboration with Beyoncé on “Brown Skin Girl”, alongside BET, MOBO, and MTV EMA wins. He has also worked with global superstars like Drake, Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown, and Skepta.
Now widely regarded as one of the most influential African artists of all time, Wizkid’s legacy continues to inspire a new generation of musicians and fans alike.
As one fan put it: “Wizkid is the definition of ‘can’t rush greatness.’ From 20 to 25 to 30 to 35 — we’re with you for life, Starboy.”
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