Nollywood actor Ibrahim Chatta is mourning the death of his godson, not his biological son.
As earlier reported by First Daily, Chatta had shared a post on Instagram on Saturday, September 6, announcing the loss with the caption:
“Inna liLlahi wa inna ileyhi rajiun. Ya Allah, You are the Knower of all things. Rest on, Dear Son. Champ.”
The message led many fans and media outlets to assume he had lost his biological child.
Actress Opeyemi Aiyeola clarified the situation on Sunday, explaining that the deceased was Chatta’s godson, whom he loved and regarded as a son.
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She described the incident as an emotional experience for the actor and asked for prayers for the departed child.
The clarification has since been confirmed, with Chatta editing his original post to reflect the correct information.
Fans and colleagues have continued to send their condolences, describing the loss of a child, biological or otherwise as a painful experience.