Just in: Wizkid’s mother is dead

Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Balogun popularly known as Wizkid has lost his mother.

Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun died at around 1.30 am on Friday in a shocking event that has thrown the entertainment industry into a state of mourning.

The late Mrs. Balogun, was a pillar of support in her son’s successful music career.

Meanwhile, the singer’s fans have started posting heartfelt tributes online.

Mummy was a beautiful, wonderful, and amazing woman, she lived an inspirational life.#WizkidTBT #wizkid #RIP #afrobeats #music #nija #FridayThoughts @wizkidayo pic.twitter.com/uFChftwhsT

— John Clinton (@Bayougar) August 18, 2023

Rest in Paradise Iya Olubusayo, thank you for blessing the world with Wizkid????️ pic.twitter.com/R8YSiPzBk6

— ✨✨✨ (@glowinthe_) August 18, 2023