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“It hurts deeply,” Wizkid speaks on mother's death

Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023, in London.
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AWARD-winning afrobeats star, Ayo Balogun, also known as Wizkid, has revealed that his mother’s death was the deepest pain he had ever felt.

The singer, on Thursday, gave an emotional speech at his mother’s funeral, which was broadcast on various social media platforms as he described the event as one of the most painful experiences.

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“The pain is profound. It hurts deeply. The deepest pain I have ever felt in my life. I’m lost, but I pray God will comfort every one of us.

“I’m lost without you, Mom. I love you so much,” he said.

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Wizkid’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023, in London. A candlelight procession in honour of the singer’s mum was held on Wednesday, while a wake ceremony was held on Thursday.