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#BigWiz@31: Nigerians celebrate Wizkid as he clocks 31

Award-winning superstar, Wizkid clocked 31 today and Netizens, as well as Nigeria as a whole, have taken to several platforms to celebrate the singer’s new age.

Nigerian international act Ayo Balogun, aka Wizkid or Big Wiz, today, July 16, clocked 31 years old. While he is yet to drop a single post regarding his new age, many of his colleagues, as well as fans, have taken to various social media platforms to celebrate the Star Boy. One of these many people is his signee, Terri.

Terri wished his boss a very happy birthday, saying he has never met anyone quite like him. Terri went on to hail Wizkid in his birthday message, calling him words like “Don” and “Warrior”. He said Wizkid was not at all what he thought he would be and likened his words to that of a prophet. 

Terri wrote;

“I have never met a person Like you, probably never would, your distinction is on levels, before I met you everything I imagined you to be was a joke! You a soldier! A don! A king! A warrior! You say a thousand words in a sentence, in a statement, almost like a prophet this man! I love you too much it’s crazy! Happy birthday my king @wizkidayo !”

See more reactions below;

“From the deepest core of my heart, I say thank you for every single song you have gifted this world with. Long Live WizKing #WizkidAt31 #WorldWizkidDay,” @Groyag1 tweeted.

@antigravitylite praised Wizkid for setting the pace for upcoming acts in the music industry.

“Happy birthday to the grace man @Wizkidayo. Your humility is second to none. We’ve watched you overcome odds and dare the undone. Millions of youth are taking your path cos you took the first step. May this new decade bring you more victories #WizkidAt31 #WIZKIDDAY,” another fan wrote.

@official m_leemar applauded the singer for redefining African music and taking it beyond the clubs, “You redefined music in Africa and made us understand that music is to be enjoyed in diverse ways. You enlightened others with your sound and made them understand there is more to music than just club bangers. You’re a rare gem @wizkidayo, we love you”.

Arguably the biggest artiste in the history of Nigerian music and definitely one of the greatest, Wizkid has built himself a formidable name in the history of Nigerian entertainment with his ingenious music materials and outstanding personality.

We wish Big Wiz a blissful and fulfilling celebration and pray that his golden touch upon Nigerian music never ceases.

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