Wizkid Reveals His Daughter’s Name: Morayo Balogun
The Grand Reveal
On June 7, 2025, Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Ayodeji Balogun (Wizkid) took to X (formerly Twitter) to finally share the name of his newborn daughter:
“Morayo Balogun ❤️🕊️”
The name Morayo is deeply meaningful—it’s a tribute to his late mother, Juliana Morayo Balogun, who passed away in August 2023 and inspired Wizkid’s sixth album titled Morayo
First Public Appearance
Wizkid introduced his daughter to fans at the Tribeca Film Festival premiere of his documentary, “Wizkid: Long Live Lagos” in New York.
Clad in matching white ensembles, the proud father held little Morayo in front of smiling photographers and fellow attendees
Family Details
Morayo is Wizkid and Jada Pollock’s first daughter together and his fifth child overall. They already share two sons, Zion (born 2017) and AJ (born 2022), while Wizkid has two older sons from previous relationships
Jada, who also serves as Wizkid’s manager, previously hosted a pink-themed baby shower in October 2024 to celebrate their soon-to-arrive baby girl
Fans & Reactions
Netizens were quick to express their delight and draw parallels between Morayo and her late grandmother. Comments hailed the heartfelt tribute:
“This girl go enjoy die ‘cause he is going to see his mother through her!”
Others praised the couple’s choice to honor his mother, with fans describing Morayo as their “princess” and celebrating her debut .
The Significance of “Morayo”
The name Morayo (meaning “I see joy” in Yoruba) holds special significance:
It’s both the middle name of Wizkid’s late mother and the title of his 2024 album Morayo, released shortly after her death
By naming his daughter Morayo, Wizkid connects his personal legacy to his creative one—symbolically bringing joy full circle.
