Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Damini Ogulu, aka Burna Boy has paid tribute to Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, the mother of his colleague, Wizkid, who passed away recently.
Mrs. Balogun died on Friday.
Since her death was announced, celebrities and public figures have flooded the social media space with condolence messages to singer, Wizkid and his family.
However, Burna Boy took it to a new level after pausing his set at the Afronation Fest in Detroit, United States, to pay tribute to the late Mrs. Balogun.
He commanded the crowd to observe a minute silence for the late mother of the Starboy boss, before proceeding to sing a line from his collaborative song with Wizkid, ‘Ginger.’
Earlier, The entertainment industry and fans alike have been thrown into a state of mourning. Reports from a close associate of the Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and performer Ayodeji Balogun, who is popularly known as Wizkid, have confirmed that the singer lost his mother in the early hours of today, Friday, August 18, 2023.
Burna Boy paid tribute to Wizkid’s mum at Afro Nation, Detroit ❤️ pic.twitter.com/8xqbZpl1iF
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Mrs. Balogun, was a pillar of support for son’s flourishing career, often seen showing her support for him on from the sidelines at concerts and events.
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Wizkid, whose real name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, has not yet made a public statement regarding the loss.
Her presence at Wizkid’s performances was not just that of a mother, but also a symbol of unwavering support for her son’s musical journey.
