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Wizkid loses mum

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Nigerian singer Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is grieving the loss of his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun.

She passed away at approximately 1:30 a.m. on Friday.

Sunday Are, Wizkid’s longtime manager, confirmed the tragic news to The Punch.

He stated that Mrs Balogun passed away in the early hours of Friday.

Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun was not only the mother of Wizkid but also the mother of two other children, Yetunde Balogun and Lade Balogun.

The news of Mrs Balogun’s passing has led to an outpouring of condolences and support from fans, fellow artists, and well-wishers in the entertainment industry.

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