Nollywood Mourns With Actor Saidi Balogun Over Loss of His Daughter, Zinat

By: Israel Adeleke, 

Members of the Nollywood community in Nigeria are currently in a mourning mood as they condole with actor Saidi Balogun over the loss of his first daughter, Zinat Balogun

As gathered by OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News over the last weekend, Saidi posted a depressing picture of a candle surrounded by flowers along with a broken heart emoji on Instagram on Saturday.

Insider sources close to the actor revealed that the actor learnt about Zinat’s passing on Friday while he was performing on stage at Terra Kulture, Lagos.

The ex-wife and Zinat’s former stepmother, Faithia Williams, has expressed her sorrow about the sad occurrence on Instagram, stating that 

“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (meaning from Allah we come, and to Him we shall return),” she wrote.

Ronke Oshodi, Saidi’s colleague, took to her page to pay tribute to the family.

“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,” Oshodi wrote.

Chioma Omeruah, the comedian popularly known as Chigul, also offered condolences via Saidi’s comment section. She wrote, “So sorry, sir. May the Almighty send healing to that thatling and comfort.”

Many notable actors, including Kunle Afod, Yomi Fash-Lanso, and Adeniyi Johnson, have extended their sympathies.

As at the time of filing this report, full details into the cause of Zinat’s death are yet to be disclosed.

Zinat was Saidi’s first child from his previous marriage to Sherifat, a Nigerian singer.