Popular Nollywood actress, Faithia Balogun has announced March 7 for the burial of her mother, Gloria Williams.
She disclosed this on her Instagram page on Monday.
According to the post a wake-keep will be held on Friday, March 6.
The wake-keep will be followed by interment and lying-in-state on Saturday, March 7 and a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday, March 8, at St. Monica Catholic Church.
The actress noted that the ceremonies would be private, with attendance strictly by invitation and limited to close friends and relatives.
She added that a later date would be announced for a larger public burial ceremony.
The post reads:
“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.
“For those who have asked for the burial details, the family has decided on a private ceremony strictly for close friends and relatives. However, a later date will be announced for the final burial ceremony that will accommodate all and sundry.
“Please note that if this invitation does not come from a designated number, there will be no admission into the hall.
“Thank you once again for the show of love. I do not take your expressions of love for granted. Thank you and God bless you.”
