Juliana Balogun, mother of singer Wizkid, has been buried after a funeral service at the RCCG City of David COD Church Road, Dideolu Estate, off, Ligali Ayorinde St, Victoria Island, Lagos.
Juliana Balogun nee Oshineye Dawodu Olowosago died on August 18.
High-profile persons including clergymen gathered at the church on Friday to commiserate with Wizkid’s family and bid the deceased farewell.
A wake and night of tributes was held in honour of the deceased on Thursday at the Balmoral Hall, Federal Palace Hotel, and Casino, 6-8 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victoria Island, Lagos.
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A candlelight procession was also held on Wednesday with Wizkid making his first public appearance following a nearly month- long period of silence as mourns his mother.
Born on July 26, 1990, in Surulere, Lagos, Wizkid grew up in a polygamous home with a Muslim father and a Christian mother. His father married three wives.
Wizkid’s mother was a familiar sight at most of his concerts and events.
She 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.
