Governor of Minnesota in the United State of America, Mark Dayton has officially set aside October 6 as WIZKID Day, to honor Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, known professionally as Wizkid.

According to the sealed and stamped document, the reason for this huge landmark is to honor the singer for his numerous achievements in music and for his role as a culture influencer.

Some of his achievements, include recently becoming the first African artist to sell out the Skyway Theatre Minneapolis, making a Billboard number one hit ‘One Dance’ with Drake, selling out the O2 Arena London, walking the runway with Dolce and Gabbana, winning international awards and many more.

See the official proclamation which also bore the seal of the US state of Minnesota and signed by the Governor.

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