Nigerian Afrobeats Singer Wizkid Loses Mother
Ayodeji Balogun, better known by his stage name Wizkid, has lost his mother.
Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, the mother of Wizkid, passed away around 1:30 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023, in a shocking event that has thrown the entertainment industry into a state of mourning.
Wizkid’s longstanding manager, Sunday Aare, told The Punch that Mrs. Balogun passed away early on Friday morning.
“Yes, she died this morning, at about 1.30 am,” Aare said.
The late Balogun was the mother of two other children, Yetunde Balogun and Lade Balogun. She was a pillar of support for her son’s successful music career.
It is currently unclear what may have caused her death. The singer has yet to comment on the matter. As information becomes available, we will inform the general public.
Meanwhile, the singer’s friends, fans, and fellow industry colleagues have started posting heartfelt tributes online.
Wizkid loved his mother so much… the pain of losing a Parent is indescribable pic.twitter.com/3kD0PMSPNC
— Alabi (@the_Lawrenz) August 18, 2023
this lively woman is no more? 💔 RIP to her and may God give Wizkid the strength to bear the loss.. Machala 🦅#BBNaija #BBNaijaAllStars pic.twitter.com/y3rRMKNJmE
— Trendyz bulletin (@trendyzbulletin) August 18, 2023
