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”
