Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan has lost his mother, Omoladun Afolayan.
Omoladun died at the age of 81.
Kunle Afolayan confirmed her death in a post on his Instagram page.
He said his mum lived a good life and she is resting.
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.”
His brother, actor Gabriel Afolayan, also mourned their mother, sharing, “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 news of her death has elicited an outpouring of emotional tributes from fans and fellow celebrities alike, who have taken to social media to express their condolences.
Read what some of them had to say below:
deleodule_ : “Mama, good night. Kunle, accept my sincere condolence, the lord is your strength.”
Official_hybiekay: “Haaa…Sweet Mother To all ❤️Keep resting Mama.”
Akejuteejay: “Do accept my heartfelt condolences 🙏🏾 May God rest her soul 🙏🏾.”
Shinystarsouvenirs_ng: “My condolences sir ,may her soul Rest In Peace 🙏.”
babieoluwa: “Ahhh 😯 and I was thinking its was her birthday or something o very beautiful woman even in her youngis 😢may Allah grant her alijona fridau 🙏.”
iam_adesolavibes: “May Almighty Allah forgive all her sin and grant her Aljana firidaus.”
Femiadebayosalami: “Wao! My brother pls accept my condolences 🙏. So sorry omo’ya.”
chiomakpotha: “My deepest condolences 🙏🏾.”
Ugezujugezu: “Accept my heartfelt condolences my brother. May Chi Ukwu grant your family the fortitude to bear the loss.”
yinkaadeniji231: “Sorry for this great loss Baami 🙏🙏 may her soul rest in perfect peace 🕊️.”
Toyin_abraham: “Awwww🥹🥹 epele Egbon mi.”
Oyindamolasanni_:
“Jesus Christ 😮 OMG!!! This is so heartbreaking 😭… May her soul continue to rest in peace 🙏 May God also give you the fortitude to bear this huge loss😇😇😇 She sure lived a good life 💯.”.
