Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has joined her colleagues in mourning the passing of Zeenat Balogun, daughter of veteran actor Saidi Balogun.
On her Instagram page, Laide shared a TikTok video of herself and Zeenat from a movie set, reflecting on their last moments together. She described Zeenat as an active and healthy young woman, expressing disbelief at her sudden passing. Laide mentioned that she woke up to rumors of Zeenat’s death, recalling that they had worked together just last month.
She also noted that she tried to reach out to Saidi Balogun but was unable to get in touch with him.
“Woke up to some negative hearsay About @Zeenatbaogun. This was just on set last month; a very active and healthy young lady; how can she? What’s this talk about? This is not clear o!! I tried @saidibalogun immediately, couldn’t reach him. E gba mi! Ki Lon Se le?? Deleting post soon Abeg!”.
Famous9ja reported that Saidi Balogun, via his Instagram page, shared a photo of a candlelight with flowers surrounding it, with several birds and heartbroken emojis.
Many of his colleagues had sent in their condolence messages.
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.
Kunle Afod told the veteran to take heart.
Yomi Fash Lanso prayed that God console him, cushion his pains, and wipe away his tears.
Adeniyi Johnson sent him his condolence message and Ronke Oshodi Oke noted how no words can ease his pains as she prays he finds strength in the love and support surrounding him.