Nigeria music superstar Ayoleyi Hanniel Solomon, well known as Reekado Banks, has lost his mother.
Reekado made the announcement on his Instagram page.
Although he did not disclose the cause of her death, he called on Nigerians to keep his family in their prayers.
"It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of
our wife, mother, grandmother, sister, confidant, and friend.
"Dorcas Olubunmi Solomon is survived by her husband,
sisters, children, and grandchildren.
"We ask the public to join us in prayer during this
difficult time. The Solomon family," the statement said.