WizKid’s mum is dead

Popular Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun fondly known as Wizkid, has lost his mother. Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun died around 1:30 am on Friday. Wizkid’s long-serving manager, Sunday Are, confirmed the tragic news on Friday evening. He said: “Yes, she died this morning, at about 1:30 am.” The late Balogun is the mother to two […]

WizKid’s mum is dead

Wizkid and late mum

Popular Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun fondly known as Wizkid, has lost his mother.

Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun died around 1:30 am on Friday.

Wizkid’s long-serving manager, Sunday Are, confirmed the tragic news on Friday evening.

He said: “Yes, she died this morning, at about 1:30 am.”

The late Balogun is the mother to two other children; Yetunde Balogun and Lade Balogun.

She was a pillar of support in Wizkid’s successful music career.

As of the time this report was filed, Wizkid had not made a public statement regarding the loss.

Meanwhile, the news has generated reactions from social media users.

In a post via X (formally Twitter), @Kaycee0777 said: “OMG!!!! So so sorry @wizkidayo may your beautiful mama… what a great loss! My sympathies to the entire family and WIZ FC .”

@eddymakanaki4: “WTF this is a bad time for wizkid now may her soul Rest In Peace.”

@BlemzyK: “Man i can’t believe this!! His mother means the world to him, she’s like his biggest inspiration oh my wiz, I’m sorry”

@Ahlexmoralex: “Omo he loved this woman with all he had.. damn so sad star boy.”

@Biggiesam3: “Omooooo! May her soul rest in perfect peace. Innalilahi”