Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade Loses Mother After Prolonged Illness

Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has announced the death of her mother following a prolonged illness, prompting an outpouring of condolence messages from colleagues, friends and fans across the Nigerian entertainment industry.

The actress announced the sad development on Monday, October 19, 2026, through her official Instagram page, where she shared photographs of her late mother alongside an emotional tribute expressing her grief over the loss.

In her message, Adunni Ade disclosed that her mother died after battling an illness for a long period, describing her passing as a painful moment for the family.

The actress began her announcement with the Islamic expression, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un,” which means, “Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.”

She expressed her submission to the will of Almighty Allah while announcing the passing of her beloved mother, whose death has left the family mourning a significant personal loss.

“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,” she wrote.

Adunni Ade explained that her late mother is survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters and other loved ones who will continue to cherish her memory.

She also offered prayers for the peaceful repose of her mother’s soul, asking Allah to forgive her shortcomings, show her mercy and grant her eternal peace.

The actress further prayed that Allah would make her mother’s grave spacious and fill it with light, while granting her admission into Al-Jannah Firdaus, regarded in Islam as the highest level of Paradise.

She equally sought divine strength, patience and comfort for herself and other members of the family as they navigate the difficult period of mourning.

In another emotional part of her tribute, the actress addressed her late mother directly, expressing her love and praying for their reunion in the hereafter.

“Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen,” she wrote.

The actress added that details of the funeral arrangements would be communicated to the public in due course.

Colleagues, Fans React

Following the announcement, several personalities in the Nigerian entertainment industry took to social media to sympathise with the actress and pray for the repose of her mother’s soul.

Veteran actor Yemi Solade was among those who sent condolence messages, expressing sympathy for Adunni Ade and asking her to find strength in the face of the loss.

In his message, Solade offered his sincere condolences and prayed that the deceased would be accepted by her Creator and granted eternal rest.

Actress Sophie Alakija also expressed sadness over the development, sending a message of sympathy to Adunni Ade.

Other celebrities, including Eso Dike, Damilola Oni, Rotimi Salami and Linda Osifo, equally joined in expressing their condolences and offering prayers for the bereaved family.

Their reactions reflected the support extended to the actress by colleagues and friends as she comes to terms with the loss of her mother.

The announcement has also attracted sympathy from fans and other social media users, many of whom have offered prayers and words of encouragement to the actress during the difficult period.

Funeral Arrangements

Although the actress has yet to announce the date and venue of the funeral, she confirmed that further information would be made available in due course.

For now, Adunni Ade and her family are mourning the deceased, while receiving messages of support from members of the entertainment community and well-wishers.

The actress’s announcement has highlighted the personal loss behind the public figure, as colleagues and admirers join her in praying for comfort, strength and the peaceful repose of her mother’s soul.

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