A video capturing the emotional moment music superstar Ayodeji Balogun, also known as Wizkid, consoled his first son, Boluwatife, at his mother’s wake-keep ceremony has been shared online.
Recall that the singer’s mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, passed away on August 18, 2023, in London. Although the singer maintained a low profile following her demise, he recently returned to Nigeria for her funeral.
A candlelight procession was held in her honor on Wednesday, August 11, following a wake-keep and tributes ceremony at the Victoria Island area of Lagos on Thursday.
During the wake-keep ceremony, the singer looked heartbroken and saddened by his mother’s death. He was also captured weeping while sitting beside his partner and mother of two of his sons, Jada Pollock.
Watch the video below,
Another video that emerged online shows the moment Wizkid stood up from his seat to console his 12-year-old son Boluwatife, who was deeply affected by his granny’s passing
Watch below,
Mrs Jane will be laid to rest on Friday, October 13.
In 2021, Wizkid’s mother thrilled guest with her dance moves at the birthday party of the singer’s first son, Boluwatife.
The first son of the superstar singer, Bolu turned 10 on May 13th and a stylish party was hosted to celebrate him.
Wizkid’s mum, Jane Dolapo was present at the event, and the elated grandma scattered the dance floor with her ‘shaku shaku’ dance move.
In a video from the party that was shared on social media, Wizkid’s mother could be seen dancing as kids surrounded her. Immediately she busted the popular ‘shaku shaku’ dance move the crowd screamed in excitement. Watch the video here