Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has announced the passing of her mother, who died on Sunday, October 18, 2026, after a prolonged illness.
The actress shared the news on Monday via her Instagram page, accompanied by photographs of her late mother.
“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.
In her tribute, she prayed for Allah’s mercy on her mother.
“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 closed with a personal message to her late mother:
“Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen.”
She added that funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.
Adunni Ade had spoken publicly about her mother’s health as far back as October 2019, when she shared hospital photographs and described her as a strong woman while expressing hope for her recovery.
The announcement has drawn an outpouring of condolences from colleagues across the industry.
Actor Yemi Solade wrote:
“Accept sincere condolences from me. May the soul of your mother be accepted by her creator and rest in eternal peace.”
Sophie Alakija also reached out, writing simply, “So sorry for your loss, mama.” Eso Dike, Damilola Oni, Rotimi Salami, and Linda Osifo were among others who sent sympathy messages.