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. Besides his career, Wizkid is a father. Here is all you need to know about Wizkid's children.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Wizkid's biography
- Who are Wizkid’s children?
- How many children does Wizkid have?
- Who are Wizkid's baby mamas?
- 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 was Wizkid when he had a child?
- Is Wizkid married to Jada?
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 biography
Wizkid was born Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun on 16 July 1990 in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. His 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.
Who are Wizkid’s children?
Wizkid has four children with three different women. The Nigerian singer is currently not married. He shares a strong bond with the kids. Here is everything you need to know about them and who their mothers are.
1. Boluwatife Balogun
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- Full name: Boluwatife Ayodeji Balogun
- Date of birth: 13 May 2011
- Age: 12 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 was 19 years old when she gave birth to Boluwatife Balogun in 2011.
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.
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
Binta Diallo gave birth to Wizkid’s second son in 2016. 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: 6 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 Pollock is a brand consultant from Britain. She worked with Chris Brown and Pia Mia before working for Wizkid. They worked together and dated between 2014 and 2017. The relationship led to Zion's birth.
4. AJ
- Full name: AJ Balogun
- Date of birth: 1 August 2022
- Age: 1 year old (as of 2024)
- Mother: Jada Pollock
Besides Zion Ayo Balogun, Wizkid and Jada Pollock have another child, their second-born named AJ Balogun, who was born on 1 August 2022.
How many children does Wizkid have?
The Nigerian singer has four kids. They 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 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 is @official_tifebalogun. He has 432k followers as of writing. The account is currently managed by his mum.
What is Wizkid's second son's Instagram name?
Ayodeji Balogun's unverified Instagram page is @king_ayo_. His account has over 74k followers as of writing. The account is managed by his mum, Binta Diamond.
Who is the mother of Wizkid's child, Zion?
His mum is Jada Pollock. She is an entrepreneur, music executive, and talent manager from the United States.
How old was Wizkid when he had a child?
Wizkid was 21 years old when he fathered his firstborn child, Boluwatife Balogun, with Shola Ogudugu, who was 19 years old at the time.
Is Wizkid married to Jada?
The Nigerian singer is not married but is currently dating Jada Pollock. Wizkid and Jada Pollock met in 2012 when she was still managing Akon. The two became friends and began dating. They have two kids, Zion and AJ.
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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