Nigerian musician Esegine Allen, professionally known as Orezi, has announced the passing of his father, Mr. Esegine Samson. The news was shared in an emotional statement posted on social media on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
In the heartfelt message, Orezi expressed profound grief and described himself as devastated and shattered by the loss. He also requested prayers and support from fans, friends, and colleagues within the entertainment industry during this difficult time.
The singer, who hails from Delta State and gained Global recognition in 2013 with his breakout hit “Rihanna,” also shared a photograph of his late father, revealing that the death occurred just a few hours prior to his announcement.
Since the post, an outpouring of condolences and tributes has flooded Orezi’s social media pages, with fans and well-wishers offering their sympathies and prayers.
Orezi paid tribute to his late father, describing him as his “guardian angel, cheerleader, and mentor.”
The Artist, expressed his profound grief and disbelief over the loss in a deep emotional message.
“This is a kind of pain I have never experienced in my entire life. It feels like a dream—so unreal. Somebody, please pinch me. Daddy, please wake up. Oh, my sweet daddy, I can’t believe you’re gone. I’ve cried and cried, yet the tears keep coming,” he wrote.
“Death, you’ve dealt me a heavy blow. Till we meet again to part no more, Esegine Samson. I will love you forever, Daddy. God is the greatest.”
Orezi concluded by asking his fans, friends, and the general public to keep him and his family in their prayers during this difficult time.
