Funke Akindele is yet to issue an official statement about the loss of her mum, as the news was broken on social media by her older sister, Olubunmi
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nollywood actress and Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funke Akindele has lost her mother.
The thespian’s older sister, Olubunmi Akindele, broke the news on Tuesday evening on social media.
She did not reveal the details of the cause of her death, while Funke Akindele is also yet to issue an official statement about the loss of her mum.
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Announcing her mum’s death Olubunmi took to her official Instagram page and wrote:
“It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023.
“May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace? Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course.”
After the news made the rounds on social media, fans of the ace actress and other netizens took to her sister’s comment section to pay tribute to her late mum.
An IG user favorite_bae14 wrote: “Jesus what is sad news. God console her❤️.”
Another netizen, oluphetty said: “May her soul rest in peace.”
mayokun_thefirst added: “Hmmmmmm it is well.”
Another I Internet user, esther_teaches wrote: “May her soul rest in peace oracle_entertainment Ah!!! Which kind wahala be this nah??? In this trying time? GOD ABEG OOOO.”
While pharamadeh_ said: “Eieh …May her mom’s soul rest in perfect peace. May the good lord cons
Funke’s dad, Godwin Akindele, a retired school principal with origins from Ikorodu, died on 7th December 2019 after a brief illness.