Condolences Pour In as Actress Peju Ogunmola Loses Only Son
Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, has lost her only child. Her colleague, Biola Adebayo, made this known in an Instagram post on Tuesday, where she shared a lit candle and broken heart emojis. She wrote, “This is a big loss. This is devastating and heartbreaking. This is tragic. May God almighty comfort mummy Peju Ogunmola who just lost her only child. May God almighty be with the family and loved ones at this tough time.” Soon after, tributes began to pour in from other colleagues and friends of the actress. Actor Femi Adebayo wrote, “Life has written a line too heavy for the stage. Today, we mourn with our dear elder, a thespian whose heart now carries the weight no mother should bear. My thoughts and prayers are with you ma. May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus.” Ibrahim Yekini, also known as Itele D Icon, described the loss as painful, saying, “A mother’s pain in losing her child is beyond words. Olorun ma fi Ina Omo Jo Gbogbo Abiamo. Vanity upon vanity.” Actress Bukola Adeeyo called it a rude shock, noting, “Only God can console you ma. No parent deserves this kind of pain. Ah, Oluwa, have mercy.” Faithia Williams also expressed disbelief, saying she only learnt of the incident after seeing colleagues’ posts. Fans and Nollywood stars have continued to send condolences, describing the death as a painful blow to Ogunmola and the industry.