Award winning Nigerian artiste, Ibrahim Ayo Balogun popularly known as Wizkid on Thursday (today) paid a special tribute to his late mother, Mrs. Jane Morayo Balogun, on her posthumous birthday.
Recall that the late Balogun passed away on August 18, 2023, in London.
In a heartfelt tribute, Wizkid expressed how much he misses his mother, stating that her absence has left a void in his life.
He shared that he thinks about her every day and with each day he continues to feel a deep sadness over her absence.
In a message shared on his social media platform, Wizkid wrote: “Happy birthday, love of my life! I miss you every day. The first one without you here feels unreal. Nothing makes sense without you, mama! Life is empty without you. Continue to watch over us! My heart is broken forever! Love you, love love you, MORAYO mi. Your smile is a memory I will never forget. Your laugh! Your hugs and kisses. I miss you dearly!”
Within Nigeria recalls that Wizkid recently announced that he would be paying tribute to his mother in new album named ‘Morayo.’
In a touching video message shared on social media, Wizkid revealed that his next musical project will be a dedication to his late mum, Jane Morayo Balogun.
The ‘Ojuelegba’ crooner took to social media on Saturday to share the news, expressing his excitement and gratitude to his fans.
He also announced that the album, titled ‘Morayo’ in his mother’s honor, will be released soon.
He said:
“My album ‘Morayo’, dedicated to my mum, the love of my life, drops very soon. Don’t dull. Don’t sleep.”
Wizkid has been open about the immense pain he feels following his mother’s passing, describing the loss as profoundly hurtful. He stated, “The pain is profound.”
