Nollywood Actress Adunni Ade Loses Her Mother

According to a report by Punch Newspaper on Monday October 19, 2026, Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has announced the death of her mother, saying she passed away after a long illness.

Ade shared the news on Monday, October 19, in a post on her official Instagram page, alongside photographs of her late mother. The actress described the loss as painful and said her family was submitting to the will of Allah.

lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.

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 leaves behind her children, grandchildren, sisters, and loved ones, who will forever hold her memory close.

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.

The announcement prompted an outpouring of condolences from fans and well-wishers, who offered prayers and messages of support to the actress and her family.

Ade’s tribute focused on her mother’s lasting place in the lives of those she leaves behind and included a prayer for mercy and strength for the bereaved.

The actress did not disclose her mother’s name, age or the nature of the illness in the post. She also did not provide details about funeral arrangements.

Her statement said her mother was survived by her children, grandchildren, sisters and other loved ones.

Ade is among the familiar faces in Nigeria’s film industry, appearing in Nollywood productions across both English-language and Yoruba cinema. She has also built a public profile through her work as an actress and producer.

The loss comes as a deeply personal moment for the performer, who shared the news directly with her followers.

Her words combined an expression of grief with the Islamic affirmation that life and death are in Allah’s hands, and a request that her mother be granted Al-Jannah Firdaus.

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