It is a tough time for Nigerian singer Kizz Daniel as he announced the death of his mother. Hours ago, the singer teased his new album, and a fan reacted by wondering whether it was the reason for his absence. “I guess the album really made you busy; you had to pause for a while”. Kizz responded, saying the death of his mother, not his album, was the cause of his break. According to him, he lost his mother this year, but has to keep moving for the rest of his family.
“I paused for my mom, not an album. Lost her this year, but I gotta keep moving for the rest of the family. Sorry I came late this year”. In November 2024, the singer called for prayers from his fans after he lost his mother-in-law. He revealed that his wife just lost her mother to breast cancer, and urged his fans to say a prayer for the deceased. Kizz adds to the list of celebrities who have lost a parent this year.
Last month, actress Lilian Esoro lost her father. She described him as an integral part of her life, saying she had been trying to bury herself in social activities, work, and event planning to keep her busy. She described his death as heart-wrenching and almost impossible to explain. Yoruba actress Seilat lost her father. She revealed that her father fought so hard, and never thought she would feel shattered and broken.
According to the actress, losing a parent is a pain she wouldn’t wish on anyone. The actress added that the pain runs deep. In March, Mofe Duncan lost his father, Josbert Thomas Kofi Duncan. Sharing the sad news online, he revealed that his father passed away on the 10th of March, 2026. Davido’s aide, Israel DMW, lost his father. The 002 performing artist shared the heartbreaking news online, posting photos of himself and his father over the years as he affirmed his undying love.
Award-winning filmmaker Chinney Love also lost her beloved mother. She announced the sad news on an emotional post on her Instagram page. Early this year, actor, Dakore Akande and brother, Timini Egbuson, had announced the passing of his father. Timini said he never thought he would start the year by saying RIP to his dad, and promised to continue to make him proud. His sister, Dakore Akande, expressed how heartbroken she was, yet glad that he was free from pain.
She expressed gratitude for the memories and laughter, the legacy of excellence that he instilled in them, and his love for music and looking stylish. Also, losing a parent earlier this year was famous comedian, Alibaba, who lost his mother. Alibaba’s wife, Mary Akpobome, had paid an emotional tribute to her, recounting her last visit, which she described as the most treasured.
BBNaija Liquorose had mourned the death of her father. Sharing a photo of her late father, she expressed how much she misses him, and affirmed her love for him. Yoruba actress, Faithia Williams had lost her mother on the eve of her 55th birthday party. She said the reality of her passing hasn’t fully sunk in because she was her cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and gist partner.
