Popular Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has announced the passing of her mother, Emily Faye. The actress shared the news on Monday via her official Instagram page with pictures of her late mother, revealing that she battled a long illness.
She wrote, “Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return.
“With a heavy heart and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who returned to her Creator after a long battle with illness.
“She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, sisters, and loved ones, who will forever hold her memory close.
“Ya Allah, forgive her shortcomings, have mercy upon her, make her grave spacious and filled with light, and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. Grant us sabr and strength as we navigate this painful loss. Ameen.
“Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
“Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen,” she added.
Our correspondent gathered that Adunni Ade’s mother passed away on Sunday, October 18 after battling a protracted illness.
The announcement of her death has drawn a wave of condolence messages from colleagues, fans, and friends in the entertainment industry.
