Fans of Grammy-winning singer Wizkid have flooded social media with excitement and admiration as they celebrate his 35th birthday today.
Supporters of the ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner shared heartfelt messages, nostalgic throwbacks, and highlights from his performances, using hashtags like #WizkidAt35 and #StarBoy35 to honour his legacy.
The father of five was widely praised for his groundbreaking influence on African music, with many hailing him as the “Greatest of All Time” and a true legend in the industry.
@itzbasito wrote, “Happy Birthday to the Greatest to ever do it. Wizkid FC loves you forever. #WizkidAt35.”
A user, @dammiedammie35, posted: “35 years of greatness. Happy birthday to our GOAT, Machala himself! Starboy forever! #WizkidAt35.”
@omojuwa said, “Wizkid’s impact on the culture is unmatched. Legend living. #Starboy35.
@drealofficial tweeted, “You gave us ‘Ojuelegba’, and the world listened. Long live the king. #WizkidDay.”
@itz_KingBryan wrote, “Happy birthday to the man who changed the sound of Africa. May your reign never end, Big Wiz!”
@bigwizarrdd said, “Happy Birthday to the Greatest African Artist of all time.”
@Jaiathalien said: “Happy Birthday, Legend @wizkidayoYour grace, dedication, and growth inspire millions, and I’m lucky to be one of them. May God grant all your heart’s desires! #WizkidAt35.
“Wizkid is the definition of can’t rush greatness. We love you Big Wiz for how you changed the dynamics of afrobeat and African music and brought it out to the world.”
@Wizkid” @Cruzzzzzbabe said, “This is freaking 35!!!!!!!!! We went from 20 to 25 to 30, now 35! And not for a minute did I ever stop loving you. We doing this for life baby.
In a TIME when African youths were mostly obsessed with listening to foreign music and rap, this MAN singlehandedly changed the GAME when he debuted with his HIT album “SUPERSTAR” and the rest they say is HISTORY!.”
@sakpo0007 wrote,”#WizidAt35, Happy 35th Birthday to WIZKID, The BEST & The GOAT of African Music! THREE (3) decades in and you’re still as HOT as when you debuted, you will always reign forever.”
Wizkid’s journey in music began at age 11 with a church group, and he later signed with Banky W’s EME label in 2009.
He gained fame with his debut single “Holla at Your Boy” and his 2011 debut album “Superstar.”
Over the years, Wizkid has evolved into a global Afrobeats icon, winning numerous awards, including a Grammy, and collaborating with international artists like Drake, Beyoncé, and Justin Bieber.