Actor Saidi Balogun and his family have paid an emotional tribute to his late daughter, Zeenat Balogun, on what would have been her birthday.
The remembrance coincided with World Sickle Cell Day, prompting the family to also raise awareness about Sickle Cell Anaemia, a condition Zeenat battled during her lifetime.
Saidi’s son, Khalid Balogun, shared a collaborative video on Instagram featuring family members and close friends reflecting on Zeenat’s life, her strength, and the lasting impact she made on those around her.
Accompanying the video, the family 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 the challenges of Sickle Cell Anaemia marked her journey, she faced every battle with remarkable strength, courage, and grace, leaving behind memories that continue to inspire us every day.
“As we honour 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, Saidi Balogun’s first daughter, passed away in October 2024, a loss that deeply affected the veteran Nollywood actor and his family. Months later, they continue to celebrate her life while keeping her memory alive through tributes and advocacy for sickle cell awareness.
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