Actress Funke Akindele thrown into mourning as mother dies

Dr. R.B Adebanjo-Akindele, mother of PDP’s deputy governorship candidate and Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele is dead.

Her death was announced on Tuesday evening by Funke’s sister, Olubunmi Akindele on her Instagram page on behalf of the families of Adebanjo and Akindele.

According to Olubunmi, it was with heavy heart that she announced the demise of her mother, which occurred on Tuesday, 7 February.

She 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,” she said.