Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun loses daughter

Zeenat Balogun, daughter of a popular Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun, is dead.

The actor, who announced the passing of his daughter on Saturday via his verified Instagram account, posted a solemn image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis.

Hours later, his former wife, Fathia Balogun, and colleague, Ronke Ojo, popularly known as Ronke Oshodi Oke, confirmed the news via their Instagram accounts.

Posting an image of a candle, Fathia wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un”.

Also, Ojo 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.”

As of the time of this report, the cause of Zeenat’s death remains unknown.

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