Aremu Afolayan mourns mother

Actor Aremu Afolayan has expressed grief over the death of his mother Omoladun Afolayan.

Aremu posted a video tribute on his Instagram page on Saturday, showcasing special moments with his mother.

He captioned the video, “Maami… Rest well. May the Lord, in His mercy, grant you happiness wherever you may be. I love you.”

His brother Kunle Afolayan earlier broke the news on his Instagram page.

Kunle’s post included a collection of photos capturing moments shared with his mother, siblings and other family members.

Expressing sorrow and gratitude, the filmmaker reflected on her life, writing: “It is hard to accept, but she surely lived a good life.”

He added, “Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest (1943–2024). She’s survived by her children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa. Ire.”

Their brother Gabriel Afolayan also shared his grief on social media, posting photos of moments with his mother.

Gabriel wrote, “Home is not cool. We lost a very dear one. You’d be greatly missed, big mummy (iya Oyo).

“We all love you to bits. I will miss my gist and dance partner. Rest on #maami 🕊️. Big love to my sibs @kunleafo @aremumimostwantedlikecrudeoil.”

Messages of condolence have been pouring in from fans, friends and colleagues across the entertainment industry.