The Afrobeats realm is draped in sorrow as Wizkid, the celebrated icon, faces the heart-wrenching loss of his mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, who passed away in London during the early hours of yesterday, according to media reports.
As of now, the details surrounding the incident remain sketchy.
Wizkid, who was born Ayo Balogun on July 26, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos, grew up in a mixed-race family with a Muslim father and a Christian mother.
During a 2012 radio interview with Tim Westwood, Wizkid affirmed the familial structure, sharing that his father, Muniru Olatunji Balogun, had taken three wives in marriage.
Jane Dolapo Balogun, Wizkid’s mother, stood as an unyielding pillar of strength, providing steadfast support as her son soared to stardom in the music industry. Her presence at his performances wasn’t just maternal; it symbolised an unwavering allegiance to her son’s career.
However, this grim report arrives mere months after the seemingly vibrant and vivacious Jane Dolapo Balogun graced an event featuring veteran fuji musician King Wasiu Ayinde Marshall (KWAM1). The event captured a poignant moment as KWAM1 acknowledged her presence, welcoming her onstage and showering her with N1000 notes.
