Fans across Nigeria and beyond have taken to social media to celebrate Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, as he marks his 36th birthday.
The fans flooded various platforms with heartfelt tributes and messages praising his impact on the global music scene.
According to them, the singer has contributed immensely to the growth and development of the entertainment industry and deserves the goodwill, prayers and well wishes being extended to him.
An Instagram user, @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, formerly Twitter: “Happy 36th Birthday to Wizkid. What Song Made You A Fan ??”
Also reacting, ĄŞĄKĘfp (@azakegrn) wrote: “Happy Birthday Big WIZ. Wizkid omo Balogun! #1!”
A fan identified as Michael Scofield (@Adebayo_Faboro) posted: “Happy Birthday to the architect of Afrobeats’ global success. My idolo, I love you.”
Another admirer, @TheDamiForeign, wrote: “Happpy 36th birthday to the biggest artiste in Africa, Wizkid!”
Similarly, @IFWBIGWIZ posted: “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 #worldWIZKIDday presents.”
Although fans have continued to shower the singer with goodwill messages, Wizkid had yet to make a public birthday post or statement at the time of filing this report.
The singer has previously adopted similar social media silence ahead of major announcements, including album releases and rebranding efforts, leading many fans to speculate about possible developments.
Wizkid’s 36th birthday marks another milestone in the career of an artiste whose influence continues to shape Nigerian and African music on the global stage.
Over the years, he has built an impressive catalogue of hit songs, including “Ojuelegba,” “Come Closer,” “Essence,” “Joro,” “Fever,” “Holla at Your Boy” and “Piece of My Heart.”
The songs have helped cement his reputation as one of Africa’s most influential music exports.
With a growing global fan base and a catalogue of enduring hits, Wizkid’s latest birthday celebration underscores his status as one of the continent’s most celebrated music icons.
