Wizkid Marks Third Anniversary of Mother’s Passing

Nigerian Afrobeats sensation Wizkid has marked the third anniversary of his mother's death, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun. The singer, whose real name is Ayodeji Balogun, took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to commemorate the solemn occasion.

Wizkid posted a simple yet poignant message: '3' accompanied by a dove emoji. This brief post reflects on the three years that have passed since his mother's passing in August 2023.

Mrs Balogun's death was confirmed by Wizkid's longtime manager, Sunday Aare, who stated she passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 18, 2023. Her passing prompted an outpouring of tributes from colleagues, fans, and the wider entertainment industry, all expressing their sympathy to the singer and his family.

“

3

At the time of his mother's death, Wizkid described the pain as profound and the deepest he had ever experienced. He expressed feeling lost but prayed for comfort for himself and his loved ones. He had often spoken about the close relationship he shared with his mother and her significant influence on his life and career.

Fans have also used the anniversary to pay tribute to Mrs Balogun and offer words of support to Wizkid. Social media tributes recall the impact of his mother and encourage the artiste to stay strong, remembering her fondly.

“

The pain is profound. It hurts deeply. The deepest pain I’ve ever felt in my life. I’m lost but I pray God will comfort everyone of us.