Photos: Tears As Wizkid Buries Mother In Lagos

The mother of Nigerinan singer, Wizkid, Juliana Balogun, has been buried amidst tears after a funeral service was held at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dideolu Estate, off, Ligali Ayorinde St, Victoria Island, Lagos.

Naija News recalls the singer’s mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, died on August 18, 2023.

The singer and his sisters were present during a night of tributes held in honour of the deceased, which took place on Thursday at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, and Casino, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.

High-profile persons, including clergymen, gathered at the church on Friday to commiserate with Wizkid’s family and bid the deceased farewell.

See photos and video from the burial below.

Meanwhile, speaking at the ceremony, an emotional Wizkid said, “I know everyone in my family shares this pain with me, and I know God in his infinite mercy is going to…it is impossible for the pain to go away, so I’m not going to say make the pain go away but to comfort us to be able to get on with the rest of life. God will comfort every one of us.”

Wizkid grew up in a polygamous home with a Muslim father and a Christian mother. His father married three wives.

Wizkid’s mother was born on July 14, 1957, and is survived by her husband, M.O Balogun, and four children, namely Yetunde Balogun, Omolara Osunkoya, Olubusayo Balogun, Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid) and many grandchildren.