Wizkid’s son Boluwatife Balogun announces his Arabic name, declares, he is a muslim
Boluwatife Balogun, the teenage son of Nigerian music star Wizkid, has stirred reactions online after speaking about the ongoing fasting period.
The 14-year-old, who recently stepped into the music scene, shared his thoughts about the holy month in a post that quickly caught the attention of fans on social media.
Boluwatife, who released his debut EP titled in November 2025, revealed that this year’s Ramadan experience feels different for him.
Boluwatife speaks about Ramadan experience
In his post, the young singer explained that the spiritual season has been meaningful, adding that he has been watching things fall into place in his life.
He wrote, “This holy month really hitting different. Just watching things fall into place and all I can say is Alhamdulillah 🤲🏾.”
His message quickly drew curiosity from social media users, especially those who were surprised to see him openly talk about the Islamic fasting period.
Fans react as he reveals his Muslim name
During the online conversation, a user on X asked Boluwatife to reveal his Arabic or Muslim name.
“What is your Arabic name?” the user asked.
Responding to the question, the teenager simply replied, “Abdul Rahman.”
The revelation surprised some users, including one who commented that they did not know Boluwatife practised Islam.
Replying to the reaction, he explained that the name was given to him by his paternal grandfather.
“My paternal grandpa (Wizkid dad) is Muslim and gave me the name,” he said.
Background of Wizkid’s family
Wizkid, whose full name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also bears an Arabic name, Ibrahim, reflecting the Muslim heritage within his family.
His father, Muniru Olatunji Balogun, popularly known as Alhaji Balogun, is a respected community figure.
He reportedly served as chairman of the in the Alaba area of for many years.
According to reports, he also played a role in community development projects, including efforts that helped bring electricity to the Alaba-Oro community in Ajegunle in the early 1970s.
Wizkid has previously revealed that he grew up in an interfaith household, as his father practises Islam while his mother is a Pentecostal Christian.
The singer also once disclosed that his father had three wives, reflecting the polygamous family structure he was raised in.
