Nollywood actress Dakore Akande has spoken out following the death of her father.
Kemi Filani reported a day back that he brother Timini Egbuson had announced the passing of their father. He said he never thought he would start the year by saying RIP to his dad, and promised to continue to make him proud.
Taking to her Instagram page, Dakore said she is totally heartbroken yet glad that he is free from pain. She expressed gratitude for the memories and laughter, the legacy of excellence that he instilled in them, and his love for music and looking stylish.
She added that despite the complexity of their family, he is immensely loved and missed beyond comprehension.
“My Darling # dakorians Dearest Papa passed away on the 1st of January 2026.
Daddy, may your soul rest in perfect peace and power.
I’m so totally heartbroken yet glad that you’re free from pain.
I’m grateful for the memories and the laughter, your legacy of excellence that you instilled in my siblings and me, your love for music, and your sense of style!
Despite the complexity of our family, you are immensely loved and missed beyond comprehension.
I love you forever and till infinity and beyond.
Dakorians.
Pls say a word of prayer for my Dad and our family at this very difficult time as we grieve this devastating loss”.
A week back, actress Lizzy Gold had lost her father. The Asaba actress said what she feared, lamenting that this wasn’t their plan, as he was supposed to cross over into the new year.
In October, comedian Julius Agwu lost his mother. Sharing an emotional video of himself and his mum, he said his mother will be dearly missed as he prayed she rest in peace.
In September, actress Mercy Aigbe lost her mother, Mrs Abisola Grace Owodunni. The award-winning actress made the sad news known on her Instagram page as she shared a dark candlelight photo with the caption, “RIP mum”.
In August, Actor, Odunlade Adekola had lost his father, Pastor N.A Adekola. The famous Yoruba actor posted the sad news on his Instagram page, alongside with a photo of his father, as he told him to rest well.
Yoruba actor Adekola Tijani had lost his mother. Taking to his Instagram page to share a candlelight photo, he questioned his Maker, stating that it shouldn’t be him.
Also, actress Nuella Njubigbo had lost her father. The movie star announced the sad news with a candlelight photo as she prayed for her father to rest in peace.
Ini Edo also lost her father, who was her greatest cheerleader. Calling him her beloved father and first love, Ini promised that her late father would forever remain in her heart.
In January, Nollywood actor and comedian Woli Arole lost his beloved father. The actor described his late father as his hero and role model as he noted how he left a legacy, which is him. He admitted that he would miss him and expressed how happy he was that he spent his last moments with his father.