By Adegboyega Adeleye
Afrobeats superstars Davido, Olamide, Ckay, and many Nigerian celebrities have commiserated with their colleague and fellow superstar, Wizkid following the demise of his mother.
Vanguard reported that Wizkid, the Grammy award-winning artiste lost his mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, to the cold hands of death in the early hours of Friday in London.
While consoling his colleague, Davido prayed for him and said he would heal with time.
On his Twitter handle, he wrote; “Praying for you my brother @wizkidayo. Sadness flies away on the wings of time.
Legendary rapper and music executive, Olamide wrote: “Prayers up for wiz “
Afrobeats superstar, Ckay wrote: “Prayers up for Wizkid 🙏🏾🤍”
Reality star and On Air-Personality, Tacha wrote: “My heart goes out to Wizkid and his family on the loss of his mum 😢”
Labour Party presidential candidate, Mr Peter Obi wrote: “On behalf of the OBIdient family, I sincerely commiserate with Mr Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, (Wizkid), who reportedly lost his beloved mother. The death of a loved one is a very painful experience, more so a beloved mother.”
Nigerian writer, political commentator, Japheth J. Omojuwa wrote: “Wizkid’s love for his mum has been apparent in his music through the years. It was a major theme of the “Ayo” album. He needs all the support he can get at this time. Prayers and love to the Balogun family. For fortitude & acceptance. May her soul rest in peace.”
Media personality and influencer @PoojaMedia wrote: “Wizkid loses Mum. Thoughts with you, Legend. 🙏❤️”
The news of the death of the mother to one of the biggest and most influential African artists, Wizkid, was a shocking event that has now thrown the entertainment industry into a state of mourning.
His mum, a formidable cornerstone of strength, lent unwavering backing to her son’s meteoric rise in the industry. Her steadfast support was also a familiar sight on the periphery of concerts and events.
She was a pillar of support in her son’s successful music career and her presence at Wizkid’s performances was not just that of a mother; it embodied an emblem of unyielding allegiance to her son’s career.
Source: Vanguard
