Governor Mark Dayton of Minnesota, USA,  has proclaimed October 6 as “Wizkid Day”, to celebrate Nigerian music star, Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid.

In a viral video, Governor Mark Dayton could be heard showering praises on Wizkid as he listed several historic feats of the music star during the proclamation.

According to a post made available on his Twitter page, this feat was achieved as Wizkid became the first African artist to sell out the Skyway Theatre in Minnesota, US on Saturday, October 6, 2018.

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The 28-year-old Starboy also excitedly shared his latest feat on his Instagram page.

Wizkid shared a post on the event with the caption,

“Sold out again last night! Love u Minnesota, y’all in my heart forever.”

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The State Of Minnesota Declared October 6th Wizkid (@wizkidayo) Day | The Governor calls Wizkid One Of The Most Influential Artist Of Our Time #Legendary | #Africa | #Nigeria

The only other artist in the world to have such a distinction in Minnesota is @Beyonce ? pic.twitter.com/iC8RMC0zF3

— Poppi ?? (@VerifiedSupreme) October 7, 2018

Wizkid makes history again after Governor of Minnesota, USA declares Wizkid Day in the state, as he became the first African Artist to sell out Skyway Theatre. pic.twitter.com/toTDFXxGsW

— World Publicist (@IsimaOdeh) October 7, 2018

WuzupNaiaj reports that earlier in the year, X3M music signee, Praiz, was also celebrated by the state of Minnesota in the United States of America (USA) as they declared February 6th, 2018 as the official “Praise Adejo Day.”

This honour was bestowed on him by the governor of Minnesota, in celebration of his achievements.

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See his fans reactions:

Congratulations @wizkidayo on your Proclamation ??❤️ #wizkidDay #Minnesota

— PRAIZ #shomolele (@Praiz8) October 7, 2018

October 6th (Wizkid Day) has been declared as a day to celebrate Wizkid in Minnesota, USA. Wow, Wizkid could have probably never dreamed of a Wizkid Day in USA.

Dear God, I’m using Wizkid as a point of contact, as I keep on hustling hard, bless me beyond my expectations.?

— Iyá Lájè Of Lagos (@newscantell) October 7, 2018

BIGGEST THING IN AFRO BEATS HAPPEN IN MINNESOTA , @wizkidayo SOLD OUT THE SKYWAY THEATRE. FIRST AFRICAN TO DO SO WE LOVE YOU BROTHER ❤️❤️❤️???? 6 October WIZKID DAY IN MINNESOTA DECLEARED BY THE OWNER OF SKYWAY THEATRE ??????THANK YOU JESUS pic.twitter.com/BoOGbwtK9Y

— nikel fashion (@FashionNikel) October 7, 2018

They didn’t born wizkid in USA but he now has A day dedicated to him in a state.

Man not going to post but we will spread it for him

— Адетола (@dettolah) October 7, 2018

What An Honor! October 6th declared as “Wizkid Day” in Minnesota, US
Congs weezy @wizkidayo
Afrobeats star, Wizkid officially has a day named after him in Minnesota, United States.@Jude_ @SaavaAsad1 https://t.co/yHYlj5uH0B pic.twitter.com/u35ALUquow

— junior jr (@ajalsadik) October 8, 2018

The 6th of October is the Wizkid day in the state of Minnesota. The Governor calls him one of the BIGGEST CULTURAL INFLUENCERS OF OUR TIME. There are Levels to Greatness ? pic.twitter.com/cNNSQ4j3ZM

— KinG NomSo? (@ani_nomso) October 7, 2018

When I said we don’t appreciate Wizkid enough u guys thought i was joking.
Wizkid putting Nigeria in the spotlight.

This is the Governor of Minnesota declaring a Wizkid Day to the crowd.

Meanwhile, wizkid is d 1st African act to sell that place, Skyway venue.
Now Copy!!! pic.twitter.com/ktGHOwMy2F

— ZEUS (@itzbasito) October 7, 2018

First it was praise and now wizkid…
Y’all just wait for Alhaji sauce day ? pic.twitter.com/KHj4HOowtM

— ALHAJI SAUCE (@ItsAlhaji) October 7, 2018

 

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Sold out again last night! Love u Minnesota❤️ y’all in my heart forever ! ??? DC tonight! Echostage! ? @ebratli

A post shared by Wizkid (@wizkidayo) on Oct 7, 2018 at 2:41pm PDT