Faithia Balogun Releases Final Burial Details For Her Late Mother: “Strictly By Invitation”
- The burial rites are set to commence on Friday, March 6, with a series of events leading up to a solemn Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday
- Faithia has made it clear that the upcoming ceremonies are private, warning that there will be "no admission" without a verified invitation
- For the general public and distant well-wishers, the actress promised a much larger, all-encompassing ceremony to be held at a later date
Nollywood actress Faithia Balogun has officially announced the burial arrangements for her late mother, Gloria Williams, weeks after revealing her painful passing.
The film star shared the details via her Instagram page on Monday, informing friends, colleagues, and fans about how the family intends to honour the deceased.
According to the schedule made public, a wake-keep will be held on Friday, March 6. This will be followed by the interment and lying-in-state on Saturday, March 7.
Source: Instagram
A Thanksgiving Mass is then scheduled for Sunday, March 8, at St. Monica Catholic Church.
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However, Faithia made it clear that the ceremonies will be strictly private.
In her post, the actress emphasised that attendance would be limited to close friends and relatives, and entry into the venue would only be granted through a designated invitation channel.
“Please note that if this invitation does not come from a designated number, there will be no admission into the hall,” she wrote.
She also disclosed that a larger public burial ceremony would be announced at a later date to accommodate well-wishers who wish to pay their respects.
Faithia used the opportunity to appreciate the overwhelming support she has received since announcing her mother’s demise.
“I want to specifically thank everyone who has reached out since the demise of my dear mother. I’m truly grateful for the emotional support, the calls, the visits and the show of love. May Allah (SWT) bless you all,” she wrote.
The actress added that she does not take the outpouring of love for granted, noting that the prayers and comforting words have meant a lot to her during this difficult period.
Last month, Faithia announced that her mother passed away shortly before her 55th birthday celebration.
In an emotional tribute at the time, she described Gloria Williams as her “cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend and gist partner.”
Read her post here:
Reactions trail Faithia Balogun's mother's burial dates
Legit.ng compiled the reactions of social media users below:
@BabyBoiT456 noted:
"So her mom is Igbo not yoruba? How come she’s good in speaking yoruba if her Dad is Deltan and her mom Igbo?"
@Azuka_monye stated:
"May her soul rest in peace Burying her in Lagos is a slap in your face. You should have taken her back home, unless her husband didn’t pay her bride price."
@munahtee noted:
"May her soul rest in peace. All of you that normally said her mum is yoruba should see this"
Source: Instagram
Faithia Williams' movie causes backlash
Legit.ng previously reported that Faithia Williams joined the growing list of filmmakers to make epic movies based on her upcoming film, Efunroye.
The movie star took to her official X page to promote the film by praising the character it was named after, Efunroye Tinubu.
Faithia had shared a photo of her movie poster and accompanied it with a caption stating that Efunroye was more than just a warrior. According to her, she was also a ruler who rewrote history.
Source: Legit.ng
