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AfroNation: Davido pays touching tribute to Wizkid’s mum on stage (VIDEO)

The OBO Crooner, who is intimately familiar with the pangs of losing loved ones, decisively hit the brakes during Afronation concert, ignited the atmosphere with raw emotions, delivered a heartfelt eulogy to Big Wiz, emphasized how his colleague made his late mother proud when she was alive.

Samuel David by Samuel David
August 21, 2023
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AfroNation: Davido pays touching tribute to Wizkid’s mum on stage (VIDEO)
  • Just a handful of days following his heartfelt condolences to Wizkid, Davido stirred up intense feelings at a US concert, delivering a touching homage to his colleague’s departed mother right there on the stage.
  • The OBO Maestro, brimming with emotion, candidly divulged the heartrending story of his mother’s untimely passing during his innocent years.
  • He went on to reveal how the iconic Big Wiz served as a profound source of motivation, not just for him but also for an array of luminous Nigerian music sensations.

Afrobeats megastar, Davido, recently stopped his performance at a recent concert in the United States, in order to give tribute to the deceased mother of his respected colleague, Wizkid, whom he holds in high esteem.

Recall that Wizkid lost his mother on Friday, August 18, 2023, and the sad news quickly threw many of the singer’s fans into mourning.

Davido joined the many other stars worldwide who have taken to social media to express their solidarity and condolences to their colleague Wizkid.

The DMW Boss, halted his on-stage performance at the Afro Nation event held in Detroit, to pay respects to Wizkid’s deceased mother. He also shared his personal encounters with sorrow and discussed the far-reaching influence of Big Wiz (Wizkid) on a global scale.

With a moving musical ambiance, Davido evoked deep emotions among his fans at the concert. He recounted the various individuals he has lost to the harsh reality of death, extended his condolences to Wizkid, and urged him to find solace in the fact that he brought joy and pride to his late mother during her lifetime.

WATCH DAVIDO PAY TRIBUTE BELOW

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This is coming after video of Burna Boy pausing his performance and reacting to the news of Wizkid’s mother death at Afro Nation in Detroit, made the rounds.

Burna paid a heartwarming tribute to Mrs Balogun and said he cannot imagine losing his own mother and how it would be the end of him.

In his words: “Before I move on, some news came to my ears not long ago. One of my brothers lost his mum, Wizkid. I want to say rest in peace to Wizkid’s mum, I can’t imagine how it would be to lose my mum, that would be the end of me.” 

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