Prominent Afrobeats singer Wizkid is currently mourning the loss of his mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun. Mrs. Balogun passed away in the early hours of Friday, according to reports.
While Wizkid has not yet released an official statement regarding his mother’s passing, his manager, Sunday Are, confirmed the tragic news to Punch newspaper. Mr. Are stated, “Yes, she died this morning, at about 1:30 a.m.”
Since the announcement, condolences have been pouring in on social media from fans, music enthusiasts, and well-wishers from all over the world. Many expressed their sympathy and shared heartfelt messages with the grieving singer.
Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, is a well-known figure in the Nigerian music industry and has gained international recognition for his Afrobeats sound. The news of his mother’s sudden demise has undoubtedly come as a shock to the artist and his close circle.
Fans and followers of the artist are eagerly awaiting Wizkid’s official statement, hoping to gain insight into how he is processing this devastating loss.
