Wizkids mother, Jane Dolapo Balogun, passed away on August 18, 2023, in London due to a brief illness. She was survived by her husband, Muniru Olatunji Balogun, and four children: Yetunde Balogun, Omolara Osunkoya, Olubusayo Balogun, and Ayodeji ‘Wizkid’ Balogun. Wizkid spoke publicly for the first time about his mothers death at her wake-keep ceremony, saying that "the pain is profound. It hurts deeply. The deepest pain I’ve ever felt in my life". He had not been active on social media or in the public eye since her death, but he made his first public appearance at the exclusive opening night private view of “Gabrielle” in September 2023. Wizkid has released songs like "Joy" and "Mama" in tribute to his mother, and he has spoken about how her passing has influenced his music, motivating him to create music that would make her proud.