Who are Wizkid’s children? Meet his kids and their mothers
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He is one of the most prominent and successful Afrobeats artists globally. In addition to his career, Ayodeji is a father. This article shares all you need to know about Wizkid's children.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Wizkid's profile summary
- Who are Wizkid's children?
- Wizkid's biography
- Has Wizkid married?
- Is Wizkid married to Jada?
- How many children does Wizkid have?
- Who are Wizkid's baby mamas?
- How old was Wizkid when he had a child?
- How old is Wizkid's son?
- What is Wizkid's first son's Instagram name?
- What is Wizkid's second son's Instagram name?
- Who is the mother of Wizkid's child, Zion?
- How old is AJ Balogun?
Wizkid is a prominent singer who gained widespread recognition with his hit single Holla at Your Boy. He has released five studio albums, two EPs, and over fifty singles. Check out facts about Wizkid’s children below.
Wizkid's profile summary
| Full name | Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun |
| Famous as | Wizkid |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | 16 July 1990 |
| Age | 34 years (as of 2024) |
| Zodiac sign | Cancer |
| Place of birth | Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Residence | Banana Island, Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Ethnicity | African |
| Sexuality | Straight |
| Height | 5 feet and 4 inches (1.63 m) |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Dark Brown |
| Father | Alhaji Muniru Olatunji Balogun |
| Mother | Jane Dolapo |
| Siblings | 12 (female) |
| Marital status | Married |
| Partner | Jada Pollock |
| Children | 4 (as of December 2024) |
| High school | Ijebu Ode Grammar School |
| University | Lagos State University (LASU) (dropped out in 2009) |
| Qualification | International Relations degree (dropped out in 2009) |
| Profession | Singer and songwriter |
| Net worth | $4 million (approx.) |
| @wizkidmusic | |
| X (Twitter) | @wizkidayo |
| @wizkidayo |
Who are Wizkid's children?
Wizkid has four children: Boluwatife, Ayodeji Balogun, Zion, and AJ. The Joro hitmaker shares a strong bond with the kids. Here is everything you need to know about them and their mothers:
1. Boluwatife Balogun
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- Full name: Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun
- Date of birth: 13 May 2011
- Age: 13 years old (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
- Mother: Shola Ogudugu
Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun is the singer's first child with Shola Ogudugu. Wizkid's baby mama, Shola Ogudugu, is an entrepreneur and creative director of Czar And Czarina. She gave birth to Boluwatife Balogun in 2011 when she was 19 years old.
The duo fought over child support and had a DNA test to prove that the boy was Wizkid's son. The fight between Wizkid and Sola’s families lasted for two years.
Boluwatife Balogun's school
Wizkid’s son graduated from Chrisland Schools-Lagos in 2022. His mum expressed her excitement on Instagram on 9 September 2022 as he joined high school. She posted:
First post as a high school student; gotta put some respect on my name now! 😜
Nah I’m too happy y’all 🕺🏽 😅
And plus I’m my Mama’s height in a jiffy 😅😋@o.oluwanishola 💙
T.GI.F 🕺🏽
What is Boluwatife Balogun's net worth?
His net worth is unknown to the public, but the boy lives lavishly, thanks to his father's riches. Unverified TikTok post information claims Boluwatife Balogun's car is a luxuriously customized Toyota Hiace.
2. Ayodeji Balogun
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- Full name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, Jnr.
- Date of birth: 18 January 2016
- Age: 8 years old (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Nigeria
- Mother: Binta Diallo
Nigerian entrepreneur Binta Diallo gave birth to Wizkid’s second son in 2016. She owns a fashion business named the Blue Diamond Abaya Styles.
Binta also did a DNA test to prove that Wizkid was Ayodeji Balogun's biological father. She posted the DNA test on Instagram after enduring a year of online trolling and bullying from Wizkid's fans. The singer eventually recognized Ayodeji as his child.
3. Zion Balogun
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- Full name: Zion Ayo-Balogun
- Date of birth: 28 October 2017
- Age: 7 years old (as of 2024)
- Place of birth: Nigeria
- Mother: Jada Pollock
Jada Pollock had Zion Balogun in October 2017. Unlike the other two baby mamas, Pollock is five years older than Wizkid. Jada is a brand consultant from Britain.
She worked with Chris Brown and Pia Mia before working for Wizkid. They dated between 2014 and 2017, and their relationship led to Zion's birth.
4. AJ
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- Full name: AJ Balogun
- Date of birth: 1 August 2022
- Age: 2 years old (as of 2024)
- Mother: Jada Pollock
Besides Zion Ayo-Balogun, Wizkid and Jada Pollock have another child, their second-born, AJ Balogun, who was born on 1 August 2022. Like his siblings, Zion Ayo-Balogun's net worth is unknown, but his parents provide for him well.
Wizkid lives with Jada Pollock's kids have a home on Banana Island, an artificial isle near Lagos in Nigeria. It is also rumored that the singer owns more homes, one in London and another in Los Angeles.
Wizkid's biography
Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, aka Wizkid, grew up in an interfaith polygamous household. His dad practices Islam and has three wives while his mum was a Pentecostal Christian.
Ayodeji's musical journey began at the age of 11 when he released a collaborative album with the Glorious Five. After dropping out of the university, Wizkid recorded his first album, Superstar, in 2009.
Since then, he has recorded songs such as Mood, Joro, Fever, Energy and Come Closer. The singer has amassed a net worth of around $4 million from his career.
Wizkid has four children with three women. In October 2024, he confirmed that he and his longtime partner and manager, Jada Pollock, are expecting their third child together.
Fans began to speculate about the new baby after Jada shared photos of herself with a noticeable baby bump on Instagram. Wizkid addressed the rumors on X (formerly Twitter), expressing his excitement and anticipation about their growing family.
A verified X user named Lord Popey tweeted:
Wizkid, your woman get belle but na you dey show the hormones
The Nigerian Afrobeats singer responded:
Yes o! We Dey feel am together! Can’t wait to meet my new baby!
Has Wizkid married?
In October 2024, Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, alias Wizkid, revealed he was married while performing. He was heard in one of the viral clips from the event telling a lady not to get close because he’s married.
The Sweet Love crooner said:
Baby, I am a married man, don’t come close to me. I am married. My kids are at home.
Is Wizkid married to Jada?
Although Wizkid has not disclosed who is married, fans speculate his manager, Jada Pollock, could be his wife. Jada Pollock is pregnant with their third child as of December 2024. The couple met in 2012 when she was still managing Akon.
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How many children does Wizkid have?
The Nigerian singer has four kids, all boys. Wizkid’s sons are Boluwatife Ayodeji, Ayodeji Ibrahim, Zion Ayo, and AJ Balogun.
Who are Wizkid's baby mamas?
Wizkid has a son named Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun with his first baby mama, Shola Ogudugu. Additionally, he has another son named Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun Jr. with his second baby mama, Binta Diallo. Jada Pollock is the mother of his other two kids - Zion and AJ.
How old was Wizkid when he had a child?
Wizkid was 21 when he fathered his firstborn child, Boluwatife Balogun, with Shola Ogudugu, who was 19 then.
How old is Wizkid's son?
Boluwatife Balogun (born 13 May 2011) is 13 years old, Ayodeji Balogun (born 18 January 2016) is eight years old, and Zion Balogun (born 28 October 2017) is seven years old.
What is Wizkid's first son's Instagram name?
Boluwatife Balogun's unverified Instagram page, @official_tifebalogun, has 506K followers as of December 2024. His mum manages the account.
What is Wizkid's second son's Instagram name?
Ayodeji Balogun's unverified Instagram page is @king_ayo_. As of December 2024, his account had 67.5K followers. His mum, Binta Diamond, manages the account.
Who is the mother of Wizkid's child, Zion?
Zion's mum, Jada Pollock, is an entrepreneur, music executive, and talent manager from the United States.
How old is AJ Balogun?
The boy was born on 1 August 2022 and is two years old as of 2024.
Wizkid's children are Boluwatife, Ayodeji Jr, Zion, and AJ Balogun. Two of his kids are from different baby mamas, while the last two are from his relationship with Jada Pollock.
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