Nigerian actors Kunle and Aremu Afolayan have sadly announced the passing of their mother, Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, at the age of 81.
The news of her passing was shared on their official Instagram pages on November 2, 2024, to the heartfelt reactions of fans and colleagues alike, who expressed their condolences and support during this difficult time.
In the early hours of November 2, 2024, filmmaker Kunle Afolayan shared the heartbreaking news of his mother’s passing on his official Instagram page.
Kunle posted a series of photos capturing cherished moments he shared with his mother, including special memories of her with her grandchildren.
The Anikulapo filmmaker accompanied the photos with a heartfelt caption, expressing how difficult it is to accept her loss but acknowledging that she lived a full and meaningful life. He also requested fans to keep her in their prayers.
In Kunle Afolayan’s words:
“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’s survived by children and grandchildren. Please put us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.”
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Aremu Afolayan on his part wrote on his Instagram page:
“Maami… Rest well. May the Lord in his mercy grant you happiness wherever you maybe. I love you.“
The news of Kunle and Aremu Afolayan’s mother’s death raised the emotions of many fans. Several took to the actor’s comment section to join him in mourning her. Read what some of them had to say below:
Deleodule: “Mama, good night. Kunle, accept my sincere condolence, the lord is your strength.”
folukedaramolasalako: “RIP to mama. Condolences.”
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.”