A Nollywood comic actress, Dike Osinachi, also known as Apama, has lost her only two-year-old son, Jidenna.
Osinachi’s manager, Onyebuchi David, confirmed the development to our correspondent on phone on Wednesday.
According to David, the child died in hospital on Tuesday morning after suffering from an undisclosed illness.
In response to questions about the child’s death, David said: “Yes, it has been confirmed. It happened yesterday morning in the hospital.”
Declining further comment on the matter, David called for prayers for the family.
Osinachi shared a message on his Facebook page late Tuesday in which he wrote, “God is still God.”
He also shared a video of a gospel song on his Instagram account Wednesday with the caption, “It’s OK.”
Fans took to the comments section to offer their condolences and prayers and support for the actor.
On Facebook, a fan, Onyinye Ibe, said: “Mr. Cheer up. Good for you and your family. God knows everything. He will not shame you because you are a good person. Be strong for your wife and children. God will see you.”
Another fan, Miracle Igwe, said: “Well done sir. God will bless you with what will remain in Jesus name. Amen.”
The comic actor and his wife, Prisca, have two daughters.
