Davido pays tribute to Wizkid’s late mum at Afro nation festival

By Ugbokholen Angel Christabel

Famous singer, David Adeleke, aka Davido, paused midway into his performance at the Afronation fest in Detroit, United States, on Sunday, to pay tribute to Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, the mother of his colleague, Wizkid, who died on Friday, August 18, 2023.

Davido said he was no stranger to grief, stressing that he has lost so many loved ones, including his mum, Mrs. Veronica Adekunle who died many years ago.

He, however, said Wizkid made his mother proud with his musical achievements before she passed on.

Addressing the crowd, Davido said, “Personally, I have lost so many people in my life. And I want to send condolences to my brother, Ayo Balogun Wizkid. To his mother, may her soul rest in peace.

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“I lost my mother myself years ago. But I know whatever he [Wizkid] has done, he has made his mother proud.”

Davido expressed his condolences to WizKid and mentioned that he was familiar with loss because he had lost his mother, Mrs. Veronica Adekunle.

He said; “Personally, I have lost so many people in my life. And I want to send condolences to my brother, Ayo Balogun Wizkid. To his mother, may her soul rest in peace.

I lost my mother myself years ago. But I know whatever he [Wizkid] has done, he has made his mother proud.”

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Fans and colleagues of the award-winning artist have paid tribute to his late mom at their performances, while others have posted condolence messages on their social media pages.

Nigeria Afrobeat star, Ayodeji Balogun, known as Wizkid, lost his mother, Dolapo Balogun on Friday.

Sunday Aare, Wizkid’s manager, broke the news. The 33-year-old Grammy award winner is yet to make a public statement as regards his loss. Mrs Balogun had two other children — Yetunde Balogun and Lade Balogun.