“A few days to my birthday, the devil struck again” – Saidi Balogun opens up on his pains, challenges and loss in 2024

Veteran Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun has opened up about his pains, challenges, and loss in 2024.

Saidi Balogun took to his Instagram page to share a photo of himself sustaining a hand injury.

The versatile Yoruba actor shared that the previous year was tough for him. Starting from his birthday in 2024, he faced unforeseen challenges that nearly broke him; the worst was the death of his daughter.

Speaking of how the devil struck again in 2025, a few days before his birthday, he expressed gratitude to those who stood by him during his trying times.

He wrote, “It has been a tough ride. Last in year, February, on my birthday, I was optimistic with lolaid-outid out plans, and then came the challenges I never envisioned. The worst of which was losing my precious loving and lovable daughter, this broke me in pieces beyond human comprehension.

Thank God for people who stood by me during those trying times. I started this year with hope, and then, a few days to my birthday, the devil struck again… for those who have been asking, this is the reason why my birthday shoot had only one hand displayed. All in all, I will keep saying Alhamdulilah, for Allah will never forsake us. Challenges will come to test your strength, so never lose your guard, remain strong and steadfast. May the Almighty be with us all.”

Sometime last year, Saidi Balogun lost one of his daughters. The veteran actor threw the internet into mourning when he shared a photo of a burning candle with a heartbreaking emoji.

Many who mourned with him expressed shock at his daughter, Zeenat’s death.