Ayodeji Balogun known as Wizkid from The Nigerian Anatomy who has been the shinning light of African Music right from the 2000s till now had his Mum; Juilana Balogun pass on, on the 18th of August, 2023 at the age of 66 years old in London. She was buried in Lagos on 13th October, 2023.
Wizkid stated that he had never gone through such pain as he had, on the passing away of his beloved mother. He made this statement at the wake and tribute Service in honour of his mum on Thursday, October 12th 2023. Post Wizkid Mum’s death, Wizkid was out of public domain till he stepped in at the Victoria and Albert Museum on September 13, 2023 for the private view of Gabrielle Chanel Fashion Manifesto.
Mama Dolapo Balogun had four children (Yetunde, Omolara, Olubusayo and Ayodeji popularly known as Wizkid) and nine grandchildren. The Funeral Service was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Victoria Island on 13th October.
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