Nollywood actor and film producer Kunle Afolayan has revealed the death of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who passed away at the age of 81. 

On Saturday, the film producer took to his Instagram account to share the heartbreaking news, posting treasured moments with his late mother, including images of her alongside her grandchildren.

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, expressed his sorrow over their mother's passing by sharing his feelings, “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.”