, has lost his father.

The singer announced the passing of Esegine Samson via an Instagram on Tuesday.

Orezi shared a photo of his dad, describing him as his “guardian angel and greatest cheerleader”, while acknowledging the profound impact she had on his life.

“Death is a debt we all must pay. In the last couple of hours, my world came crashing down. Death has taken away my guardian angel, my greatest cheerleader, my mentor & my role model,” he wrote.

“I am shattered, confused, sad and heartbroken. A type of pain I have never experienced in my entire life. This feels like a dream and so unreal, somebody pinch me. Daddy, please wake up.

“Oh my sweet daddy, I can’t believe you’re gone. I have cried and cried but yet these tears continue to flow. Death, you do me this one. Till we meet again, to part no more, Esegine Samson.

“I love you forever, daddy. God is the greatest. My dear fans, friends, please say a prayer for me and my family in this difficult time.”

The cause of death was not revealed.

Following the announcement, fans and colleagues have flooded his comment section with condolences and messages of support.

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