
Nollywood actor Saheed Balogun has tragically lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold hands of death. The actor announced the heartbreaking news on Saturday through his verified Instagram account, sharing an image of a candlelight surrounded by flowers and captioning it with heartbroken emojis.
The devastating news was confirmed by fellow Nollywood actress Ronke Oshodi Oke, who also expressed her sorrow on Instagram. Posting a picture of a 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.”
Fathia Balogun, Saheed’s former wife and stepmother to Zeenat, also shared her condolences, posting, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” on Instagram.
Other actors, including Kunle Afod and Adeniyi Johnson, have joined in mourning the loss, offering their sympathies to the grieving family.
As of the time of this report, the cause of Zeenat’s death remains undisclosed.