In a heart-wrenching development, the music world is in mourning as Wizkid, the internationally acclaimed Nigerian music sensation, grapples with the loss of his beloved mother.
The news has sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and among fans. Sources close to Ayodeji Balogun, the Grammy award-winning artist known worldwide as Wizkid, have confirmed the devastating loss. Mrs. Balogun, who passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 18, 2023, played an integral role in her son’s life and career.
As a dedicated mother, she stood as a beacon of support throughout her son’s meteoric rise to fame. Her presence at Wizkid’s concerts and events was not merely that of a family member but also a symbol of her unwavering encouragement for his musical journey.
Wizkid has not yet made a public statement on this deep loss, but the music industry and his hordes of followers around the world are mourning the loss of the woman who was crucial to the development of his extraordinary career.
