Faithia Williams Balogun shared news of her mother passing

A mother's death was hidden from a Nigerian actress so her birthday celebration could go on without heartbreak.

Faithia Williams Balogun loses her mom

• Faithia Williams Balogun revealed that her mother passed away on the eve of her birthday party.
• Family members kept the devastating news under wraps until after the event wrapped up.
• Balogun broke the news publicly on Monday morning, just hours after celebrating.

The birthday bash in Lagos

• Faithia's 55th birthday party went down in Lagos on Sunday.
• Funke Akindele, Pasuma, Kazim Adeoti, and MC Oluomo were among the guests who pulled up.
• Wumi Ajiboye also attended the star-studded celebration.

Faithia's request to fans

• Balogun asked her supporters to keep her and her siblings in their prayers.
• She urged the general public to send strength their way during this rough stretch.