Nollywood actor and director Saidi Balogun is mourning the loss of his daughter, Zainab, in what he described as a “black Saturday.”
The Yoruba actor shared his grief on Instagram, posting an image of a candlelit scene surrounded by flowers, accompanied by emotive symbols, including birds and sad emoticons.
Taking to her Instagram page, Allwell Ademola shared a candlelight photo as she expressed how shocked she is over the news. She prayed that it was all a dream.
“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
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”.