Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has sparked reactions online after being spotted at the Ooni of Ife’s birthday celebration, just days following the tragic loss of his daughter.
Balogun’s appearance at the event quickly became a subject of discussion on social media, with many expressing their thoughts on his public outing so soon after the bereavement.
In a video shared on Instagram by @Goldmynevibes and noticed by Naijalegit, Saidi Balogun attended the eight-year memorial for Princess Toyin Kolade’s mother.
He wore his usual white outfit and was seen among the attendees, receiving blessings from the women gathered at the grave. After the prayers, Saidi Balogun was observed leaving the ceremony.
Recall that Saidi Balogun learned of his daughter Zinat’s passing on last week Friday when he was preparing for his second stage show at Terra Kulture in Lagos.
Alongside Aisha Lawal, Yomi Fash-Lanso, Yaw, and Kareem Adepoju (Baba Wande), the 57–year-old was performing in Asiyanbi: Ti Oluwa Nile.
Zinat was his first child from his former marriage to Sherifat which produced two children.
Many netizens reacted to the way he stepped out despite losing his daughter recently
Yo niq wrote: But y’all were cursing and calling baba Mohbad all sort of names . You people need to understand that you can’t love their children more than them.
Tiffany wrote: You can’t love the daughter more than him eyin agborodu, he can’t wail forever, he needs to go out if it will help his mental health n get things off his mind for a while,see him looking lean n not so happy, abi una want make his enemy die too before una know say e pain am, e sho igba yin ooo,if una think say e no pain am, pray make wetin do am do you too
Lola wrote: He has to look after himself as well going out and being with people will help him
Pinkbhonnet wrote: No be papa wey just loose him pikin be this? E get somethings wey parents no supposed dey do ….what do I know hmm
Ronny wrote: But can her mother do this???
Morayo wrote: He looks lean though, May God comfort him🙏
Hite wrote: It’s how you people always have opinion concerning how someone else should live his or her life,make una rest abeg
Ekunhayour wrote: If Una understand how we Muslims grieve èh .. when we say that word Ina lilahi wà ine lilehin Rajiun.. we have accepted the Fate of our lost loved one that nothing surpasses the Will of Almighty Allah and sobering can’t bring back the dead,all we do is pray for them and continue living life because death is inevitable. This doesn’t mean we don’t carry the weight of the pain in our heart. Let the live life when they can. May God grant him the heart to bear his loss 🙏
Chop wrote: People criticizing him should cut him some slack. He needs to go out, depression is real. Loosing a child isn’t a thing you wish on others. Easy with the harsh comments.
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