Nollywood Yoruba actor Saheed Balogun has tragically lost his daughter, Zeenat Balogun, to the cold embrace of death.

On Saturday, the actor shared the heartbreaking news on his verified Instagram account, posting a picture of a candlelight surrounded by flowers, accompanied by heartbroken emojis.

The devastating news was also confirmed by actress Ronke Oshodi Oke, who took to Instagram to mourn Zeenat’s passing.

She shared a picture of a candle and wrote, “No words can alleviate the pain of losing someone so cherished. My thoughts are with you, @saidibalogun, during this incredibly challenging time. May you draw strength from the love and support that surrounds you.”

Also mourning the loss, popular actress Fathia Balogun, who is a stepmother to the late Zeenat, posted on Instagram, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un.”

Other actors and friends, including Kunle Afod and Adeniyi Johnson, have also shared their condolences following the tragic news.

As of this report, the cause of death remains unclear.