Happy birthday to Wizkid

Today, 16 July, is the birthday of Wizkid.  Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun a.k.a Wizkid is a talented singer, songwriter and performer. He recently won the BET Award in the category of Best African Act. His true age has been controversial as some say he is 23 while others write that he is 22 today. All the same, Connoisseur wishes him a happy birthday.

Wizkid wins 2012 BET Award

Sarkordie, Iceprince, Lira ,Wizkid, Sway in the BET radio room

Nigerian music prodigy, Wizkid on Sunday July 1, 2012 at the Shrine Auditorium, Los Angeles won the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Award in the category of Best International Act – Africa, scooping the award alongside Ghana’s Sarkodie. The duo defeated Iceprince, Lira, Mokobe, and Camp Mulla to cart home the statuette. Last year, Nigeria’s music Icon, 2face Idibia also tied fellow Nigerian D’banj as winners in the category.

Below is the full list of winners:

Wizkid, Ice Prince nominated for 2012 BET Awards

Naija’s music duo of Ice Prince and Wizkid has both been nominated for the 2012 BET Awards in the Best International Artiste (Africa) category.

The award will hold on July 1, 2012 at Los Angeles. Congrats to them.

When you click read more you will see the full list of nominees….