Actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade has announced the death of her beloved mother.
The screen star disclosed this in an emotional statement on her Instagram page on Monday, October 19, revealing that her mother passed away on October 18 after a long battle with illness.
Adunni, known for her roles in both Yoruba and English films, began her announcement with the Islamic declaration, ‘Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,’ which translates to ‘Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.’
Expressing submission to the will of Almighty Allah, the actress wrote: ‘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 on October 18 after a long battle with illness.’
She noted that her late mother is survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters and other loved ones, who will forever cherish her memory.
‘She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, sisters and loved ones, who will forever hold her memory close,’ she added.
The actress went on to offer prayers for the repose of her mother’s soul, asking Allah to forgive her shortcomings and grant her a place in paradise.
‘Ya Allah, forgive her shortcomings, have mercy upon her, make her grave spacious and filled with light, and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. Grant us sabr and strength as we navigate this painful loss. Ameen,’ she prayed.
Adunni also expressed her deep love for her late mother, writing, ‘Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen.’
She further said that she would share details of the funeral arrangements in due course.
Colleagues, fans and well-wishers are commiserating with her over the painful loss.