- Shortly after unleashing news of a whopping N100 million Christmas giveaway for kids in Surulere and other parts of Lagos, WizKid, flanked by an entourage of heavy security, made a regal entrance into his hometown.
- The singer was met with uproarious cheers from the residents as he strolled down the very streets where he took root and grew up.
Afrobeats titan, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, professionally known as WizKid, has promptly put his words into action, swiftly kicked off his N100 million giveaway promise by hitting the vibrant streets of Surulere.
The music sensation, just a few hours ago, unveiled intentions to bestow a Christmas gift of N100 million upon the kids on his old neighborhood.
He shared this generous plan on his Instagram story, specifying that the initiative would kick off in the Surulere district of Lagos State.
Big Wiz emphasized that this act is a tribute to his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away on August 18, 2023.
In a video circulating widely, the singer, true to his word, was seen storming the streets with his entourage and a robust security team, drawing a massive crowd in his wake.
Residents in Makoko, in sizzling visuals, were on mission vying for Wizkid’s attention as the singer, with the assistance of locals, steered a canoe through the waters of the gritty ghetto area of Makoko.
A chorus of voices, blending the exuberance of kids and the resonance of adults, filled the air with the rhythmic chant of the singer’s name. Responding in kind, he extended a wave.
The Starboy sensation was also seen perched on his car on the road, generously dispersing cash to the residents who eagerly pursued the fluttering naira notes, just before he departed in his convoy.
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The artist is generously bestowing a substantial sum upon the children as a tribute to his late mother.
WizKid and his family laid his mother Juliana Morayo Balogun to rest on August 18, 2023, then celebrated her well-lived life in an extravagant affair afterward.
The music star chose to kickstart his charity in Surulere is a full-circle moment because he lived in that local government area during his formative years in Lagos state. Now, he has decided to give back to society at such a vital time of the year.