
Nigerian celebrities have stepped out in grand style for the burial ceremony of award-winning music star, Ayodeji Balogun better known as Wizkid’s late mother.
It is no longer news that Wizkid had lost his mother, Mrs Jane Dolapo Balogun, who died at around 1.30 a.m. on Friday, August 18th.
Following her demise, her family honored her with a grand burial ceremony for a life well spent.
Her funeral arrangement began with a wake keep night which was held on Wednesday night. Her superstar son, Wizkid was seen looking downcast and close to tears at her candle night procession.
Since her death, the star artist has chosen to step back from the limelight and social media.
Her wake-keep was followed by a night of tribute which saw Wizkid’s first son, Boluwatife stealing the spotlight with his brotherly role to his kids brother, Zion Balogun.
Speaking on her death, Wizkid admitted that the pain is profound and it hurts deeply. Describing it as the deepest pain ever, he stated that he is lost but he prays God will comfort everyone.
On Friday night, his mother was finally laid to rest and celebrities came out in large numbers to honor the deceased.
The likes of Oba Elegushi, billionaire Tony Elumelu, Eniola Badmus, Osas Ighodaro, Kwam1, Wande Coal, Paul Okoye, Banky W, Pretty Mike, Mercy Eke, Kim Oprah, Layole Oyatagun, Morey Faith, Frank Edoho and more were present. Female celebrities were seen wearing the cream asoebi, while the males wore white agbada.
Moment Wizzy saw his brother Wande coal at the ongoing reception….#Wizkid #Davido #starboy #machala #wizzy Chioma Uzoho Victor Boniface Osimhen Crazy Rich Asians pic.twitter.com/3ncgAdiLcP
— Dolarossey (@Rozzey_xx) October 13, 2023
MercyEke and her friends look good!!! Wizkid’s mom funeral #BBNaija #BBNaijaAlIStars #MercyEke #wizkid pic.twitter.com/YEVRjncCHv
— Big Love (@bigHotbaby1) October 13, 2023
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