Wizkid releases sixth album ‘Morayo’ in tribute to late mother

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Wizkid releases sixth album ‘Morayo’ in tribute to late mother
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The album is a deeply personal tribute to his mother, Jane Balogun, who died in August 2023.

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He said, “My album ‘Morayo’, dedicated to my mum, the love of my life, drops very soon. Don’t dull. Don’t sleep.”Nigerians need credible journalism. Help us report it. Wizkid broke the record he previously shared with Asake for their chart-topping single “MMS” from Asake’s “Lungu Boy” album, making.Wizkid, born in Surulere, Lagos, started his music career at 11 and released a collaborative album with Glorious Five, a group formed with Church friends.Among other feats, Wizkid became the first Nigerian musician to have over one million followers on X in 2014.

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