Nigerian singer Esegine Allen, popularly known as Orezi, has announced the passing of his father, Esegine Samson.
The artiste shared the news on Tuesday through a post on his Instagram page, where he paid tribute to his late father.
Orezi posted a photograph of his father, describing him as his “guardian angel and greatest cheerleader,” and expressed gratitude for the profound influence he had on his life.
“Death is a debt we all must pay. In the last couple of hours, my world came crashing down. Death has taken away my guardian angel, my greatest cheerleader, my mentor & my role model,” he wrote.
“I am shattered, confused, sad and heartbroken. A type of pain I have never experienced in my entire life. This feels like a dream and so unreal, somebody pinch me. Daddy, please wake up.
“Oh my sweet daddy, I can’t believe you’re gone. I have cried and cried but yet these tears continue to flow. Death, you do me this one. Till we meet again, to part no more, Esegine Samson.
“I love you forever, daddy. God is the greatest. My dear fans, friends, please say a prayer for me and my family in this difficult time.”