Nollywood actor and filmmaker, Saidi Balogun, has lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death.
Saidi through his Instagram page, shared a photo of a candlelight with flowers surrounding it, with several birds and heartbroken emojis.
His colleagues and fans took to his Instagram page to console him,
Allwell Ademola wrote: “I am speechless. I pray this is all a dream, Oh God! My Osenatu”
Ronke Oshodi wrote: “No words can ease the pain of losing someone so precious. My heart goes out to you @saidibalogun during this incredibly difficult time. May you find strength in the love and support surrounding you.”
Adeniyi Johnson wrote: “My condolences sir”
Kunle Afod wrote: “Take heart, my brother”
Yomi Fash Lanso wrote: “Condolence to you and your entire family and dear brother. May your God console you and cushion your pains and wipe away your tears”
One One And Only Lois wrote: “My heart is heavy. Zainab’s life revolved around making her dad proud. Rest in peace, Zeenat. You fought well”
One Mensah Olamide wrote: “She was such an Angel. Rest in peace See”
One Trust Mimi wrote: “So sorry sir! Please accept my condolence”
One Adefemi Bilikis wrote: “May Almighty Allah forgive her and grant her aljanat fridaus”
One Iremide Kiddies & Collection wrote: “Jesus”
One Secat Textiles wrote: “Accept my condolences, dear brother”
One Alayinkrkeu Iyalegba wrote: “So sorry for the loss. May her soul rest in peace”
Saidi’s ex-wife. Faith Balogun Williams took to her Instagram page to mourn the loss of her step-daughter, Zeenat.
Saidi Balogun and Faithia Williams tied the knot over 20 years ago at a registry in Ikorodu but parted ways just four years later in a messy divorce. During the proceedings, Saidi cited irreconcilable differences as his reason for being unable to live with Faithia and made several demands, including that she stop using his last name, Balogun.
The cause of Zeenat Balogun’s death remains unknown.
Glamsquad recalls that in August, actor Francis Duru tragically lost his son, Ifeanyi.
Sharing the heartbreaking news on Instagram, Francis likened his son to a lion who fiercely fought for his life. Duru expressed his acceptance of the loss, stating that if this was God’s will, he would not question or judge it.