Her mother died on Sunday, October 18, after a long illness, and colleagues and fans have sent prayers and condolences.
Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has announced the death of her mother, who died on Sunday, October 18, after a long illness. She shared the news on Monday, October 19, in a tribute on her official Instagram page, posting pictures of her late mother.
Ade announced the loss in the post, writing:
"With a heavy heart and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who returned to her Creator after a long battle with illness."
In the same tribute she prayed for her mother's soul: "Ya Allah, forgive her shortcomings, have mercy upon her, make her grave spacious and filled with light, and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus." She also asked for strength for the family as they grieve.
She closed with a message to her mother: "Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen."
The post says her mother is survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters and other loved ones.
Ade had spoken about her mother's health before. Back in October 2019, she posted images showing her mother being treated at a hospital, calling her a resilient woman and voicing optimism that she would get better.
Actor Yemi Solade wrote, "Accept sincere condolences from me….May the soul of your mother be accepted by her creator and rest it in eternal peace. Amen. Take heart, ADUNNIADE"
Actor Sophie Alakija wrote, "So sorry for your loss, mama"
Eso Dike, Damilola Oni, Rotimi Salami and Linda Osifo are among others who have sent sympathy messages and prayed for her mother's rest.
Fans added their prayers in the comments. @ajamiuakanji wrote: "May Allah grant her eternal abode, safe her from punishment of the grave and the hell fire. Be with you in this trying period."
@iamgraciousdupsy shared: "May her soul rest in peace. Please accept my condolences sis."
Ade has built a reputation in Nollywood, appearing in productions in Yoruba as well as English. Her roles include She Must Be Obeyed, Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti and Lakatabu.
The family is expected to share burial details once the arrangements are finalised.
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