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International superstar Wizkid's mother has sadly died.

Wizkid's mother has sadly passed away | Pulse Nigeria

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

<h2>World-class singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has unfortunately lost his mother.</h2>

<p>According to reports from a close associate of <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/wizkid-set-to-drop-new-single-discloses-next-album-is-ready/ldmxj27">the singer</a>, his mother, <strong>Jane Dolapo</strong>, passed away in the early hours of Friday, August 18, 2023.</p>

<p>The Nigerian music scene has been thrown into a state of anguish, as celebrities and fervent devotees of Wizkid send their condolences and goodwill to the singer over the loss.</p>

<p>His mother is seen as highly pivotal to Wizkid's success as a global superstar. She was even often seen supporting her son's music career by attending his concerts on occasions. The singer himself described her as a massive support in his song&nbsp;<strong><em>Joy.</em></strong></p>

<p>The notable lyrics say,<em>&nbsp;"When I was a little boy mama told me, 'My boy chase your dreams and keep believing, and the sky will be your beginning."</em></p>

<p>His mother was seen as an amazing woman by those who met her. Just last year, on August 26, fellow Afrobeats megastar <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/davido-takes-picture-with-wizkids-mom/cq30lb5">Davido ran into her at an airport</a> where he posed for a picture with her. He described her as an amazing first-class citizen when he posted the picture on his Twitter account.</p>

<p>In his tweet, he admonished her saying,&nbsp;<em>"Such an amazing Woman … God bless you ma. D way I was carrying mommy’s bags today at the airport .. dem know say nah First class citizen."</em></p>

<div class="embed"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Such an amazing Woman … God bless you ma …. D way I was carrying mommy’s bags today at the airport .. dem know say nah First class citizen ❤️❤️❤️ <a href="https://t.co/Yl1xumnMDx">https://t.co/Yl1xumnMDx</a></p>&mdash; Davido (@davido) <a href="https://twitter.com/davido/status/1563108771085201410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 26, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>The nature and cause of her death is currently unknown, the singer has not released any statement regarding her passing.</p>

<p>Our thoughts and prayers remain with the singer and his family. May she rest in perfect peace?</p>

Here is a timeline of Wizkid's made in Lagos and why he needs the album to work. [Cable NG]

Wizkid's mother has sadly passed away

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