Renowned Nigerian Afrobeats singer, Davido, paused his performance at the Afronation event in Detroit, USA, to pay tribute to Wizkid's late mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, who tragically passed away on August 18, 2023.
Davido joined the chorus of fans and colleagues who have been honoring Wizkid's mother during their performances and on social media. Drawing from his own experience of losing his mother, Mrs. Veronica Adekunle, Davido expressed his condolences to Wizkid, acknowledging the familiarity of grief. He commended Wizkid for achieving milestones in the music industry that made his mother proud before her passing.
Addressing the crowd, Davido shared, "Personally, I have lost so many people in my life. And I want to send condolences to my brother, Ayo Balogun Wizkid. To his mother, may her soul rest in peace. I lost my mother myself years ago. But I know whatever he [Wizkid] has done, he has made his mother proud."
A video capturing this heartfelt tribute was shared on social media, showing Davido's genuine respect and empathy for Wizkid's loss.
Through this touching moment, Davido demonstrated solidarity and compassion, highlighting the bond between artists and the shared experiences that unite them.
Watch video below …
Davido pays tribute to Wizkid’s late mom at Afro Nation ❤️🕊️
— BASITO (@itzbasito) August 21, 2023
