Renowned Nollywood actor and film producer, Kunle Afolayan, has announced the passing of his beloved mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who died at the age of 81.
Afolayan shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram page on Saturday, accompanied by cherished memories of his mother, including photos with her grandchildren. In his emotional post, he wrote:
“It is hard to accept but she surely lived a good life. Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024). She is survived by children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.”
Gabriel Afolayan, Kunle’s brother and fellow actor, also paid tribute to their mother, expressing his deep sadness. “Home is not cool. We lost a very dear one. You’d be greatly missed, big mummy (Iya Oyo). We all love you to bits. I will miss my gist and dance partner. Rest on #maami. Big love to my sibs #kunleafo #aremumimostwantedlikecrudeoil.”
The Afolayan family requests prayers and support during this difficult time as they bid farewell to their matriarch.
The Nigerian entertainment industry has begun to mourn the loss of Omoladun Afolayan, with fans and colleagues offering condolences to the Afolayan family.
