Zeenat Balogun, the late daughter of veteran Nollywood actor, Saheed Balogun died from died from sickle cell disease, the family has confirmed.

Recall Zeenat passed on in October 2024 with fans questioning the cause of her sudden death.

She was Balogun’s first child.

The cause of her death was only revealed by her stepbrother, Kahlid Balogun in a video made by actor Balogun’s children and Zeenat’s friends to celebrate her posthumous birthday.

Sharing the video on his Instagram page, her half sibling, Kahlid, 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 her journey was marked by the challenges of sickle cell anemia, she faced every battle with remarkable strength, courage, and grace, leaving behind memories that continue to inspire us every day.

“As we honor 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 is the first child of Saheed Balogun from his previous marriage with Sherifat before he got married to actress Fathia Balogun.

Watch the video