Entertainment of Saturday, 24 May 2025

Source: thenationonlineng.net

Wizkid mourns mother two years later

Music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is still grieving his mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, who died on August 18, 2023.

The Morayo singer expressed ongoing sorrow on X, writing, “Miss my Queen every day,” highlighting the depth of his loss.

Earlier this month, Wizkid unexpectedly canceled several U.S. concerts for his Morayo tour, which his reason was rumored to be emotional struggles following his mother’s death.

At his mother’s Night of Tribute in 2023, the Grammy winner gave a heartfelt speech, describing her death as the “deepest pain” he has ever experienced.

Her funeral was attended by notable figures, including Oba Elegushi, Tony Elumelu, Eniola Badmus, Osas Ighodaro, Kwam1, Wande Coal, Paul Okoye, Banky W, Pretty Mike, Mercy Eke, and Kim Oprah.

Wizkid has previously shared that life feels “meaningless” without his mother, underscoring the profound impact her passing has had on him.