
The mother of Nollywood actress, and the People Democratic deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, is dead.
She died on Tuesday, according to Funke’s older sister, Olubunmi Akindele, who announced their mother’s death in a statement on Tuesday.
The statement read, “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.”