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.
“I am speechless. I pray this is all a dream, Oh God! My Osenatu”.
Others took to Saidi Balogun’s comment section to drop their condolence messages.
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 And 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”.
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.”