“She Looks Just Like My Mom”: Wizkid Honors His Late Mother in Emotional Tribute at Hollywood Bowl
Nigerian global music icon Wizkid delivered more than just an unforgettable performance at the Hollywood Bowl – he opened up his heart to fans with a deeply emotional moment that left many touched.
While addressing the crowd during his set, the Essence hitmaker paused the excitement to pay tribute to his late mother, Mrs. Jane Dolapo Balogun, who sadly passed away in August 2023. With sincerity in his voice and emotion in his eyes, he shared:
“God gave me a daughter that looks exactly just like my mom.”
The powerful statement drew warm cheers, applause, and a wave of emotional reactions from fans both at the venue and online. In those few words, Wizkid revealed how the recent birth of his daughter has helped him find peace and healing. Though he lost a guiding light in his life, he now sees her reflection and spirit reborn in his daughter – a beautiful cycle of love, memory, and divine grace.
The tribute served as a reminder of the softer, more personal side of Wizkid that fans don’t always get to see. It added even more meaning to his Hollywood Bowl appearance, transforming it from a performance into a heartfelt celebration of life, legacy, and family.
“God gave me a daughter that looks exactly just like my mom”
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As fans continue to mourn with him and celebrate his journey, this moment stands as one of the most intimate glimpses into the man behind the music – a superstar, a son, and now, a proud father to a daughter who carries a piece of his past into his future.
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