Veteran Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has lost his first child, Zeenat Balogun, in the cold hands of death and his ex-wife, Faithia Balogun Williams mourned with him.
On Saturday, October 5, the actor posted a heartbreaking photo of a flickering candle surrounded by flowers on his Instagram profile. The image represents the light that has now been extinguished in his life.
It was gathered that Saidi Balogun, who fathered four children, was in the middle of a stage performance at Terra Kulture on Friday when he received the devastating news of his daughter’s death.
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Actress Faithia Williams, who is Saidi’s ex-wife and former stepmother of the late Zinat, also shared her grief on Instagram.
She wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (from Allah we come, to Him we shall return).”
Saidi’s colleague Ronke Oshodi Oke paid tribute on Instagram by posting an image of a candle.She captioned the post, “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.”
Other notable actors including Kunle Afod, Yomi Fash-Lanso and Adeniyi Johnson have also extended their condolences.
See his post below:
Fans and followers flooded his comment section to share their thoughts. Some reactions are shown below:
woliagba_ayoajewole said, “Oh! May God console and Comfort you sir. My condolences 🙏🙏🙏🙏.”
officialomoborty said, “Please accept my condolences sir. 😢 MAY THE SOUL OF THE DEPARTED REST IN PEACE.”
adeniyijohnson said, “My condolences sir 🕊️.”
model_miffy said, “My heart is heavy😭🥺 Rest in Perfect Peace zeenat🕊… my condolences sir.”
officialyomifashlanso1_works said, “Condolences To You and your entire family my dear brother …… May Your God Console You and cushion your pains and wipe away your tears ……. Peace 🕊,”
one_and_only_lois said, “My heart is heavy,Zeenat’s life evolved around making her dad proud,Rest in peace zeenat.You really fought well.”