By Sulaymon Ruqoya
October 6th, 2024
Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun has tragically lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun.
The actor shared the heartbreaking news on his verified Instagram account on Saturday, October 5, 2024. He posted a solemn image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis. As of now, the cause of Zeenat’s death remains unknown.
Following the announcement, Saheed’s former wife, Fathia Williams Balogun, confirmed the tragic news on her Instagram account. She posted an image of a candle along with the caption, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (Indeed, to God we belong and to Him we shall return).
Several hours after the news broke, fellow Nollywood actress Ronke Ojo, popularly known as Ronke Oshodi Oke, also reacted to the loss on her Instagram. Sharing a photo of a burning candle, she 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.”
Other notable figures in the industry, such as Niyi Johnson and his wife, Oluwaseyi Edun, Bolaji Amusan (Mr Latin), Adekunle Afod, and Tayo Sobola, also expressed their condolences in the comment section of Saheed’s post.