Faithia, while announcing her mother’s passing, urged her fans and the general public to keep her and her siblings in their prayers.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actress and filmmaker Faithia Williams Balogun has announced the death of her mother.
She made the disclosure on Monday in a now-viral Instagram post shared following the celebration of her 55th birthday.
According to the thespian, her mother passed away on the eve of her party on Sunday, but the sad news was kept from her until after the ceremony.
She further urge her fans and the general public to keep her and her siblings in their prayers.
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Speaking via her verified handle, Faithia wrote: “Dear friends, it was my 55th birthday on Thursday, 5 February. However, I chose to have a party yesterday, Sunday.
”Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party and the news was kept from me. The reality of her passing has not totally dawned on me because she was my cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and ‘gist’ partner wrapped in the invaluable gift of a mother.
”Whilst I have taken solace in Allah (SWT), the Williams family has decided to keep things very private for now. Your love and prayers will mean a lot to me and my siblings during this period.”
Faithia went on to thank everyone for their support, adding that details of the burial arrangements will be announced later.
The veteran actress held her 55th birthday party in Lagos on Sunday. Celebrities who attended the event included Funke Akindele, Pasuma, Kazim Adeoti, Wumi Ajiboye, and MC Oluomo, among others.
