- Fans celebrate the birthday of renowned Nigerian singer Wizkid on social media with wishes and love
- Wizkid appreciates overwhelming love from fans
- Wizkid’s upcoming album is dedicated to her late mother, Morayo
The 34-year-old artiste took to his X (formerly Twitter) on July 16, to appreciate the overwhelming love from his fans.
He wrote, “Appreciate all of the love. God bless and grant all the heart desires! Really thankful!”
Currently trending at number one on X in Nigeria, several fans and celebrities have celebrated the Afrobeats music icon and his worth in the industry.
Meanwhile, a fan identified as @7cred posted an edited picture of Wizkid sitting behind his rank of awards, which is also trending on X.
The picture captured his triumphant moments and achievements in the Afrobeats. However, his 18 Headies awards seem to be missing from the list.
Wizkid and his gallery of awards
Analysing Wizkid’s 15-year music legacy
Wizkid, who was born in the suburbs of Surelere in 1990, has been in the Nigerian music industry since the days of Holla at your Boy, the lead single from his debut album Superstar (2011).
In 2009, he was signed under Banky W’s Empire Mates Entertainment, this kicked his foray into the pedestal of the Nigerian music scene.
The 15-year journey has seen him evolve from just an emerging voice in Afrobeats to a top gun who is globally recognized as one of the big names pushing Afrobeats music across the shores of Nigeria.
Considering the popular saying “small but mighty,” it doesn't lose its value when connotatively used to describe Wizkid. Having King Sunny Ade, Bob Marley and Fela as role models, it is obvious how much imprint he is leaving on the sand of time.
His work is credited with popularising and paving the way for other artistes, particularly in terms of international collaboration. A recipient of many global and record breaking awards, most recently, he scooped seven nominations at the Africa Arts Entertainment Awards, set to hold on August 17. Wizkid is definitely who he says he is.
Fans celebrate Wizkid on social media
After the superstar made a tweet on X, fans flooded his post with unending messages to mark his 34th birthday anniversary. TheRadar curated some of these comments below:
@itzbasito wrote, Birthday blessings to you. Thank you for carrying African music on your head
@OGBdeyforyou said, Happy birthday Machala, grow gold.
@OlamideOfficial said, Happy birthday Big Wiz. May God continue to bless you and keep you and your family safe. More life.
@Deyvxzd_ said, World Wizkid Day,The most decorated African Artist.
@wizkidfc_ commented, We love you King.
@Evander611 said, We love your music here in UGANDA.
@Lifeodolaa said, Happy birthday 002, you self don try.
@Nujhayhne posted, Happy birthday King of Afrobeats. God’s blessings.
@SportsarenatzTZ said, Without wizkid Nigeria music industry will be nothing. Happy birthday Legend.
@Maleekback wrote, Biggest bird, happy birthday to you.
Album Review: “HEIS” is Rema’s monotonous outburst for recognition
Earlier, TheRadar reviewed Rema’s album, which was released on July 11. It solidified an evolution in the 24-year-old's artistic journey, but it signalled a monotonous outburst to seek recognition.
Considering the title of the album and its meaning, Rema, born Divine Ikubor, made a rather bold declaration of himself as “number one” in the music game - which is quite controversial.
