Touching Video of Wizkid Lighting a Candle to Send His Mother to Eternal Rest Leaves Many in Tears

Touching Video of Wizkid Lighting a Candle to Send His Mother to Eternal Rest Leaves Many in Tears

  • Nigerian singer Wizkid has continued to leave his fans and netizens in a chokehold following moments of him at his mother's burial
  • Legit.ng reported that the Made in Lagos hitmaker held the funeral wake ceremony of his late mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, on October 12
  • However, a striking video showed Wizkid and his siblings lighting a candle during the event as he expressed his love for his mum

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Nigerian singer Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has successfully laid his beloved mother to rest.

Several videos from the lavish funeral ceremony have been shared on social media as netizens join the singer in mourning.

Wizkid at his mother's burial
Wizkid lit a candle on his mother's coffin. Credit: @goldmynetv
Source: Instagram

One of such videos showed the moment the Ojuelegba crooner lit a candle for his mother.

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While lighting the candle that was placed on his mother's coffin, the singer expressed the emptiness he felt knowing she was gone forever.

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“I’m lost without you, Mom. I love you so much. I love you,” he said.

His siblings also took part in the lighting of the candle.

See the video below:

Video of Wizkid lighting a candle for mum spurs tears

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

@natty_crownkinq:

"Mehn this Sht really hit man so hard, I pray God gives him the strength to scale pass this time."

@Bibigram_:

"Take heart Biz Wiz . Our prayers are out for you . She lives on."

@2skyB:

"Stay strong Idolo."

@TheNaijaNerd:

"We Davido fans are with wizkid, we wish him and his family all the peace and comfort possible."

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@West30BG07:

"God I’m scared to witness this stuff even wiz de cry omoh nobody like mother."

@Banksbaby07:

"Omo cold Dey catch me. I know how he feels."

Videos from Wizkid's mum's burial ceremony

Legit.ng reported that the wake service for Wizkid's mum was held on Thursday, October 12, in Lagos.

The musician's family also held a candlelight service for their deceased mother a day before.

Videos from both funeral ceremonies went viral on the internet, showing the singer's sweet moment in the company of his sons and talent manager Jada P.

Source: Legit.ng

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Chinasa Afigbo (Editor) Chinasa Afigbo is a pop culture/music journalist and content writer with over four years of experience in other mainstream media organisations, including Vanguard Media and Guardian Life. She holds a degree in Information Management Technology from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri (FUTO). She also moved on to pursue courses in writing & media communications. Chinasa has also been published in other Intl journals, like The African Report. Reach her at: chinasa.afigbo@corp.legit.ng.