Lagos Building Collapse: Nollywood Stars Mourn With Zainab Balogun

Some of the country’s leading Nollywood stars have come out to console one of their own, Zainab Balogun after she disclosed the loss of a cousin who was more than a big brother in the Ikoyi, Lagos building collapse incident of last Monday.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG reports that the 21-storey building turned into a rubble consuming the owner, Femi Osibona and at least 38 persons. Nine persons were rescued from the collapse.

Among those who died in the building collapse was Sammy, a cousin of Nollywood star, Zainab Balogun.

She took to her Instagram page to honour the memory of her departed cousing.

She said:

“Dear Sammy,

I really don’t know where to start. Sammy I’m going to miss you. More than you could ever know. I wish I could tell you more about what you mean to me. You were more than my cousin, you were my big brother. You took care of me. Distance wasn’t enough to stop you. You always looked for me Sam, even when I didn’t want to be found. I admire your vulnerability. Your ability to wear it all on your sleeve. You showed me so much love. All of us. It hurts when I read your messages now. Just when i think I’m done crying, It all comes back. This is hard for us Sam. Really hard!

You gave SOOOO much of yourself to everyone. Literally poured out like a tap. I’d ask you for 1 and you’ve give me 10. You are the definition of selfless!! I’m going to miss hearing your funny laugh, giant stories and seeing that big smile.

“Yo Tobi, kilonsele!” I won’t hear you say that again or rescue me last minute like you always do. You shouldn’t have gone like this and like we’ve said, they had to take down a whole building Mighty Sam. This will never be ok and will hurt forever. I would end this by saying sleep well but knowing you, you’re probably on the move in heaven with a fast car already. Man like Sammy, I really love you brother!

Some of the industry’s leading stars were quick to console her. Among them were Funke Akindele-Bello, Toyin Abraham, Linda Osifo, Lala Akindoju, Stephanie Coker, Andrea Chika Chukwu, among others.

 GreenWhiteGreen GWG gathered the reactions and messages of the Nollywood stars to their bereaved colleague on the Ikoyi, Lagos building collapse.

funkejenifaakindele

I’m so sorry dear. May his soul Rest In Peace

toyin_abraham

So So sorry???

stephaniecoker

So sorry Zee

lalaakindoju

Hugs honey

lindaosifo

So sorry Zainab. ?

andreachikachukwu

???????? I am so sorry for your loss. May his soul rest in peace, Amen

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