Nollywood actor IK Ogbonna has written a touching note to his late mother on the 3rd anniversary of her passing.
Sharing a photo of him and his late mother, he described her as his first love, revealing that she was the first woman he ever knew or experienced love with.
Ogbonna noted how time flies and how the world keeps moving so fast. Affirming his love for her, he prayed that God grant her all the blessings and peace that come with heaven.
“Exactly three years ago, I lost my first love—the first woman I ever knew or experienced love with: my mother. It’s funny how time flies and how the world keeps moving so fast. Mommy, I love you beyond words. I pray that God grants you all the blessings and peace that come with heaven.
If your mother is still alive, be grateful. Call her. Tell her you love her. Life is short.
Rest in peace, my queen”.
Kemi Filani reported in January 2023 that IK had lost his beloved mother. Sharing a video collage of his beloved mother, the movie star bade her goodbye.
Two months after her death, the actor and his siblings finally laid their mother to rest in grand style. As expected, some of his colleagues stormed his hometown to give his mother a befitting burial.
The likes of Ini Edo, Alex Ekubo, Yomi Casual, and others came out to support him.
Following her burial, Ogbonna penned an appreciation to his colleagues for their support. Noting how that day remains one of his saddest days, he recalled how some of his friends came through to put a smile on his face.
A week ago, BBNaija Liquorose had mourned the death of her father. Sharing a photo of her late father, she expressed how much she misses him, and affirmed her love for him.
Earlier this year, actor, Timini Egbuson, had announced the passing of his 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.
His sister, Dakore Akande, expressed how heartbroken she is, yet glad that he was 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.
Days before the New Year, 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”.
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.