Popular Nollywood Actress, Zaynab Adunni Adewale famously known as Adunni Ade has announced the death of her mother, expressing grief and praying for Allah to grant her eternal peace in Jannah.
The actress disclosed the news on Monday in a post on her official Instagram page, sharing pictures of herself with her late mother.
Beginning her announcement with the Islamic expression, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un” (Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return), Adunni said her mother died after a long battle with illness.
“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.
She added that her mother left behind children, grandchildren, sisters and other loved ones who would continue to cherish her memory.
The actress also prayed for Allah’s forgiveness and mercy for her mother, asking Him to 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 added.
Adunni, who expressed her love for her late mother, wrote, “Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen.”
She said details of the funeral arrangements would be communicated in due course.
The announcement has attracted condolence messages from colleagues and fans in the entertainment industry.
Actor Yemi Solade expressed sympathy, praying that Allah would accept the soul of the deceased and grant her eternal peace, while actress Sophie Alakija also sent her condolences.
Other celebrities, including Eso Dike, Damilola Oni, Rotimi Salami and Linda Osifo, joined in mourning the loss.
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