The family of veteran actor Saheed Balogun has finally revealed the cause of death for his daughter, Zeenat Balogun.
Zeenat, Balogun’s firstborn and an actress herself, passed away in October 2024. Her unexpected death sparked online concerns, with many fans questioning what caused it.
In a final revelation about her death, her stepbrother, Kahlid Balogun, stated that Zeenat succumbed to sickle cell disease.
Kahlid disclosed on Wednesday while sharing a video made by actor Balogun’s children and Zeenat’s friends to celebrate her posthumous birthday.
Sharing the video on his Instagram page, her half sibling, Kahlid, wrote, “We only die when we are forgotten. Today, the Balogun family remembers and celebrates the life of our beloved firstborn, Zeenat Balogun, on her posthumous birthday.
“Though her journey was marked by the challenges of sickle cell anemia, she faced every battle with remarkable strength, courage, and grace, leaving behind memories that continue to inspire us every day.
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“As we honor her birthday, we also commemorate World Sickle Cell Day through this tribute video-raising awareness, celebrating resilience, and remembering the countless warriors fighting this condition. Zeenat may no longer be with us physically, but her love, light, and legacy remain forever alive in our hearts.”
Zeenat is the first child of Saheed Balogun from his previous marriage with Sherifat before he got married to actress Fathia Balogun.
Singer Emoseh Khamofu, aka Bloody Civilian, has stated that being an artist has changed her perspective on the principles she was brought up with.
The artist stated in a recent episode of the Not Just On podcast that she no longer finds attraction in some of the traditional expectations her family has for a woman from the North.
The 26-year-old disclosed that she does not currently have any intentions to get married, despite the wishes of her family.
She claimed that despite the fact that she does not look forward to marriage, her family still brings up the topic.
