Family Releases Wizkid’s Mum’s Burial Plans

The family of Afrobeats superstar, Wizkid, has announced his mum’s burial details.

In an obituary that was released, the family wrote:

She Lives On: Thanking God for the life of Princess (Mrs) Juliana Morayo Balogun (JP) (nee Oshineye Dawodu Olowosago) 14th July 1957 – 18th August 2023.

The Wake and Tributes for Wizkid’s mother will hold on Thursday 12 October at Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, and Casino, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos between 5-7pm.

The Funeral Service takes place on Friday 13 October at RCCG City of David COD Church Road, Dideolu Estate, off, Ligali Ayorinde St, Victoria Island, Lagos. Time is 10am.

While alive, his mom was a familiar sight in most of Wizkid’s concerts and events. And Wizkid also expressed his gratitude and love for her mother via his music.

Wizkid’s mum died in the early hours of 18th August in London.

She is survived by her husband, Alhaji M.O Balogun and four children, namely Yetunde Balogun, Omolara Osunkoya, Olubusayo Balogun, Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid) and many grandchildren.