The matriarch of the Afolayan family of actors, Omoladun Afolayan, is dead.
Her son, Kunle Afolayan, announced the passing of the matriarch, who was married to Adeyemi Afolayan, popularly known as Ade Love.
She was 81.
Kunle, a prominent Nollywood actor and producer announced her passing in the early hours of Saturday on his Instagram page.
He wrote: “It is hard to accept but she surely lived a good life👼
“Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024).
“She is survived by children and grandchildren.
“Please keep us in your prayers.
“Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.”
His brother, actor Gabriel Afolayan, also mourned her.
He wrote: “Home is not cool.
“We lost a very dear one.
“You’d be greatly missed, big mummy (Iya Oyo).
“We all love you to bits.
“I will miss my gist and dance partner.
“Rest on #maami.
“Big love to my sibs #kunleafo #aremumimostwantedlikecrudeoil.”