It is a sad time for the Yoruba Nollywood industry as they lose one of their own, Omotola Odunsi.
The upcoming actress, who has starred in movies like Lisabi with Lateef Adedimeji, played a lead role in Amonata, Officer Adaeze, Ifedayo, Ayanmo Ire, and more, has kicked the bucket.
At the time of reporting, Kemi Filani hasn’t ascertain the cause of her death.
Mourning her, Bakare Zainab wrote, “Goodnight. Omotola rest well
Portable’s babymama and actress, Ashabi wrote, “Omoh dis one shock me oooo aunty tola.
You’re one of the best actors I’m rooting for.
Saw you earlier this year when I was shooting deputy and we promised to feature each other in our next project, but now u laboured and didn’t wait to reap what life sef.
I remember nights you do chat to give me hope and advice, most of your wishes we talked about didn’t even come true
GOD, we can’t question you oooo death is deep”.
One theajadiolajumoke wrote, “This one is a hard pill, but it is well
One official_akinkolapo wrote, “Rest in eternal peace, Omotola
One bewaolami wrote, “May your soul rest in perfect peace
One billiards_de_empress wrote, “May your soul rest in perfect peace, Motola
One Idris Adeniyi1 wrote, “Still hard to believe but God understand better
One tolulope. oloko wrote, “Chai, such a hardworking lady. Rest well”.
In June, Nollywood lost another of its own, Kayode Peters. According to reports, the Nigerian film and stage producer died in Canada. His colleague, Steve Onu, known as Yaw, confirmed his demise.
Also, in June, the Yoruba Nollywood industry was thrown into mourning following the death of their colleague, Berry White, who slumped and died in her house. The news of her demise was made known by her colleague, Bakare Zainab, via her Instagram page.
In May, , it was announced that plus-sized model Monalisa Stephen was dead. The Chief Executive Officer of Best of Nollywood (BON), Seun Oloketuyi, made the sad news known on his Instagram page. He revealed that she died on Tuesday, May 13th, in Lagos after battling with low blood sugar and internal bleeding.
In March, Nollywood lost a veteran, Nkechi Nweje. According to reports, the movie star died after a brief illness.
A month before Nkechi’s death, Nollywood lost a veteran and an academia, Columbus Irisoanga. His colleague, Hilda Dokubo, posted the sad news on her Instagram page, expressing how heartbroken and heavy her heart was over the bad news.