Ramadan: Saidi Balogun’s Heartfelt Prayer for Sanyeri in Mecca Leaves Many Talking, Video Trends
- Videos of Saidi Balogun in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, amid the ongoing Ramadan, have emerged on social media
- The highlight was a heartwarming video of the veteran actor praying for his colleague, Olaniyi Afonja, aka Sanyeri
- His heartfelt prayer for the comic actor has, however, stirred concern from many Nigerians as they asked questions about Sanyeri's health
Nollywood actor Saidi Balogun, also known as Saheed Balogun, made waves on social media over his special prayer for his colleague Olaniyi Afonja, Sanyeri, while on holy pilgrimage in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Saidi, who recently marked his birthday, was spotted in ihram at Mecca's Grand Mosque, as he fervently prayed for fellow Yoruba comedian Sanyeri.
Source: Instagram
Speaking in the Yoruba language, the actor prayed for success, blessings, long life, among others for his colleague.
Sanyeri also shared the video on his official Instagram page as he expressed gratitude to Saidi for his prayers.
"Amen Thank you brother @saidibalogun Famliy help me say Amen," he wrote in a caption.
Source: Instagram
The video of Saidi Balogun praying for his colleague Sanyeri in Mecca is below:
Concern trails Saidi Balogun's prayer
The actor's prayer has sparked concerns about Sanyeri's health. In October 2024, the comic actor made headlines over a video of him in a US restaurant as his hands appeared to be shaking slightly with every move he made while reaching for his food.
The jittering also seemed more obvious when he reached for his ketchup and tried to open it. He, however, remains active on social media as of February 2026.
Legit.ng compiled some of the comments, read them below:
awayemicheal said:
"I hope nothing is wrong with Sanyeri? Amen to all his prayer."
OniTunde1386598 said:
"Be like sanyeri no dey ok Been a while o Since I see him on set."
alabiluqmon commented:
"He did well remembering Sanyeri in his prayers at Harom. But reciting Surotul Fatiha which wasn't properly recited at d end of his prayer was a mistake. It is suppoesd to be recited in d beginning before his prayers and then used as a Tawassul (means to plea). Allah knows best."
adebowaleo15534 said:
"He’s just praying for him nothing do sanyeri Abi you people no hear Yoruba ni?"
ki_iks wrote:
"Some muslims need to learn modesty and humility in prayers etc. You can pray for people without needing to film it."
Zabitex50D said:
"na fathia baba recite like that abi na Mai hear dey pain me ni."
tobyno_dc101 reacted:
"This Fathia I no do Amin eee for you ooo,but the rest Prayer will be for you and I and everyone of us all."
Saidi Balogun speaks about Tinubu, First Lady
Legit.ng previously reported that Saidi Balogun shared an account of how President Bola Tinubu and First Lady Oluremi Tinubu once intervened during one of the most difficult moments of his life.
The actor recalled a serious accident he suffered several years ago that left him in critical condition. He revealed that the severity of the incident prompted swift action from the President and his wife.
Source: Legit.ng
