Nollywood actress Opeyemi Aiyeola has set the record straight on the news of Ibrahim Chatta’s son’s death.
Kemi Filani reported a day back that Ibrahim sent the internet into shock when he revealed that he had lost a son.
Taking to her Instagram page to sympathise with him, Opeyemi told Ibrahim to take heart and stay strong. She prayed that Allah grant him and his family all that’s required to bear the painful loss.
Now, setting the record straight, Opeyemi clarified that the actor didn’t lose his biological son, but his godson, who is like a son to him.
The actress revealed that it has been an emotional ride so far as she prayed that the deceased’s pure soul continue to rest peacefully.
“Ibrahim Chatta didn’t lose his biological son but a godson, who is also like a son to him. May his pure soul continue to rest peacefully.
Oluwa shanu wa, bawa da wo iku odo duro.
It’s been an extremely emotional ride so far.
God have mercy.
Lord, have mercy on us all and heal the world”.
Kemi Filani did a check on Ibrahim’s Instagram page and noticed that he had re-edited ... to reflect that he lost his godson and not his biological son.
Last week, veteran actress, Peju Ogunmola and husband, Omobolanle Sunday had lost their only child, Ayomikun. In a statement released via the family’s spokesperson, it was revealed that Ayomikun died after a brief illness in Ibadan and has since been buried.
Last year, actor, Francis Duru announced the death of his son, Ifeanyi. He compared his son to a lion who fought fiercely for his life. The actor stated that if this is how God wants it, so be it. Francis stated that he still judges him.
Also, last year, comedian Aphrican Ace and his wife lost their barely a day old son, who came out earlier than expected. The comedian stated that he had never experienced such pain before as he noted how they quickly went from plans for him coming home to talking to funeral homes.
In 2023, on Father’s Day, skit maker Olagunju Solomon Olamide, better known as Akika, lost his son. The skitmaker made the sad news known on his Instagram page as he stated that he was looking for the perfect picture of himself and his son to post online before his demise.