Nollywood actress Fathia Balogun is in mourning after her mother passed away just 24 hours before the star's planned 55th birthday party over the weekend.
The actress shared the sad news on her Instagram page, revealing that her mother died on Saturday, February 7, while she was finalizing preparations for her birthday celebration held on Sunday, February 8.
In a heartfelt post, Balogun disclosed that her family kept the news from her to allow her to enjoy her birthday. She was only informed by her father after the party had concluded.
She wrote: ‘’Dear friends, it was my 55th birthday on Thursday, February 5. 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 cruelly kept away 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 this period.
Burial details will be announced later.
Thank you,
Faithia Williams''
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