Saidi Balogun breaks silence on daughter’s death in emotional tribute

Veteran Nollywood actor, Saidi Balogun has broken his silence following the sudden death of his first daughter, Zeenat Balogun.

TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reported last week that the veteran announced the death of his daughter via his Instagram page, with a photo of a candlelight with flowers surrounding it and several heartbroken emojis.

Speaking a week after Zeenat’s death, the actor shared a family statement, expressing profound gratitude to everyone who commiserated with his loss.

Describing the deceased, the actor in the statement said she was a warrior who gave life her all and embodied joy, acceptance, and resilience. The late Zeenat was further described as a die-hard believer in the phrase never give up.

Sharing the statement, the actor wrote on Instagram: “We extend our sincerest gratitude to everyone who reached out to my family during this difficult time. We have been deeply moved by the overwhelming care, the heartfelt messages, and the many condolence visits. Your presence, prayers, and acts of kindness have truly touched our hearts. The love and support from friends, neighbours, and even those we have not seen in years have been a constant source of strength. Your compassion has made this challenging period more bearable, and for that, we are immensely grateful”.

See statement below;