Afrobeats superstars Davido, Olamide, Ckay, and many Nigerian celebrities have commiserated with their colleague and fellow superstar, Wizkid following the demise of his mother.
Wizkid, the Grammy award-winning artiste lost his mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, 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.
Praying for you my brother @wizkidayo Sadness flies away on the wings of time. ❤️
— Davido (@davido) August 19, 2023
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.”
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.
— Peter Obi (@PeterObi) August 19, 2023
Legendary rapper and music executive, Olamide wrote: “Prayers up for wiz “
Prayers up for wiz 🙏🏾
— Olamidé (@Olamide) August 19, 2023
Afrobeats superstar, Ckay wrote: “Prayers up for Wizkid 🙏🏾🤍”
Prayers up for Wizkid 🙏🏾🤍
— 𝙗𝙛 💋 (@ckay_yo) August 19, 2023
Reality star and On Air-Personality, Tacha wrote: “My heart goes out to Wizkid and his family on the loss of his mum 😢”
My heart goes out to Wizkid and his family on the loss of his mum 😢
pic.twitter.com/EjK2rAsFfc— TACHA.ETH🔱🇳🇬🇬🇭 (@Symply_Tacha) August 19, 2023
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.”
