Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi, popularly known as Pasuma, has lost his mother Adijat Kuburat aka Iyawo Anobi.
The music star announced her demise on Instagram on Thursday night.
Pasuma shared a photo of himself and mum and wrote: “My jewel, I will miss you forever! Words fail me. Rest in power and peace, please watch over me from heaven.”
The post generated more than 3,500 comments in an hour.
Born in Mushin in Lagos State, Pasuma grew up in Kwara State and started writing songs in 1984.
The music prodigy, who rose from a humble background to a renowned performer, actor and businessman, was raised by his mother after she separated from her husband.
Fans and entertainers have flooded the comment section of Pasuma’s post to condole with him.
“May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Deepest condolences,” comedian Mr Macaroni wrote.
Actor Yinka Quadri condoled with Pasuma, saying, “May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
Last year, Pasuma celebrated two special women in his life. He shared a photo of his aged mother and his daughter, wishing them happy birthday celebrations.
“Happy birthday my golden mother Alhaja Adijat kuburat (Iyawo Anobi)and delectable and sexy Navy Daughter(Opeyemi khadijat). More Calendar to tear off insha ALLAHU Amin,” he wrote.
