LAGOS, NIGERIA — Nigerian global music icon Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, is melting hearts once again not with music this time, but with a rare moment of raw emotion and family appreciation. In a heartfelt video making rounds online, the Grammy-winning star opened up about his newborn daughter, tenderly noting her striking resemblance to his late mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun.
Wizkid, who is known for keeping his private life low-profile, took fans by surprise in the candid video as he doted on his baby girl, holding her close and softly reflecting on the familiar features he sees in her.
“She looks just like my mum,” he said with a smile, his voice laced with emotion. The moment offered fans a deeply personal glimpse into the softer side of the Afrobeats megastar, who lost his mother in August 2023 a profound loss that has shaped much of his recent perspective.
The video, warm and intimate, also captured Wizkid turning to his long-time partner and music executive Jada Pollock (Jada P) with heartfelt appreciation.
“Thank you, Jada,” he said, acknowledging her strength, support, and role in their growing family. The couple, who share two children together, have maintained a discreet but evidently close bond that continues to grow deeper with time.
A New Chapter in Wizkid’s Life
This tender revelation marks a new emotional chapter for the “Essence” singer, who has often expressed how pivotal his late mother was to his life and journey. Seeing her reflection in his daughter seems to have brought him a quiet kind of healing one that fans have quickly rallied around with messages of love and support.
On social media, the reactions were swift and affectionate:
“This is the Wiz we don’t get to see often. So much love.”
“His mum lives on in her granddaughter how beautiful is that?”
Family First, Always
As one of Africa’s biggest musical exports, Wizkid’s life is often centered on tours, hits, and headlines. But moments like this are reminders of his deep-rooted values: family, love, and legacy.
With a new addition to his family and a heart full of gratitude, Wizkid seems to be entering a reflective phase one where his art, life, and love are more intertwined than ever.
