Faithia Williams Loses Mother on Eve of 55th Birthday

Popular Nollywood actress, Faithia Williams, also known as Faithia Balogun-Williams, has announced the death of her mother, a tragic loss that occurred on the eve of her 55th birthday.

The actress shared the sad news in an emotional post on her social media platforms on Sunday, describing her late mother as her biggest supporter and confidante. According to reports, Faithia’s mother passed away shortly before the actress’s birthday celebration, but the news was withheld from her by family members until after the event so she could enjoy the occasion. In her tribute, Faithia expressed deep grief over the loss, referring to her mother as her cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend and gist partner. She admitted that the reality of her mother’s death was still difficult to process, given the timing and circumstances. The development has drawn an outpouring of sympathy from colleagues in the Nollywood industry, fans, and well-wishers across social media, many of whom described the loss as heartbreaking and offered prayers for strength and comfort.