Actress Fathia Balogun Loses Mother Days After 55th Birthday

Popular Nollywood actress Fathia Balogun has been thrown into mourning following the death of her mother over the weekend.

The actress shared the heartbreaking news via her Instagram page, revealing that her mother passed away on Saturday, February 7, just a day before the birthday party held in celebration of her 55th birthday on Sunday.

According to Fathia, she was deliberately not informed of her mother’s passing until after the party, as her family members wanted her to enjoy the occasion without distress.

In an emotional post, the actress described her late mother as her cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and confidant, noting that the reality of her loss had yet to fully sink in.

“Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party and the news was cruelly kept away from me,” she wrote.

Fathia said she has taken solace in Allah (SWT) during the difficult period, adding that her family has decided to keep arrangements private for now.

She also appealed for prayers and support for herself and her siblings, stating that burial details will be announced later.

The news has since drawn an outpouring of condolences from fans, colleagues, and well-wishers across the entertainment industry.