Mercy Aigbe, the Nigerian actress, is mourning the loss of her mother.
The film star shared the news with her followers on Instagram through a poignant post featuring an image of a glowing candle and a broken heart emoji.
The caption, “RIP mum,” was accompanied by a prayer for the peaceful repose of her mother’s soul.
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Neither the exact date nor the cause of death has been publicly disclosed.
The announcement prompted an immediate outpouring of support from Aigbe’s colleagues and fans who flooded the comment section with heartfelt condolences and prayers.
Her husband Kazim Adeoti also expressed his grief on the platform, posting a brief tribute that read, “RIP Mama”.
The tragedy follows a series of challenging events for the actress.
In March, Aigbe’s phones were stolen during the premiere of a film by colleague Iyabo Ojo.
In December 2024, a fire gutted her Lagos home, resulting in the destruction of valuable possessions.
Aigbe began her acting career with appearances in soap operas, including the popular TV drama series Papa Ajasco.
She fully joined Nollywood in 2006 and gained recognition after starring in ‘Ara,’ a movie produced by Remi Olupo in Ibadan, Oyo state.
Since then, she has featured in several Yoruba and English films, including ‘Thinline,’ ‘Ajosepo,’ ‘Ada Omo Daddy,’ ‘Eri Ife,’ and ‘Afefeyeye’.
Her personal life has also been a focus of public attention.
In January 2022, she unveiled Adeoti as her husband, a revelation that was followed by public accusations from the filmmaker’s first wife Funsho who claimed Aigbe had destroyed her marriage.
In 2023, Aigbe converted from Christianity to Islam, stating that her love for Adeoti had prompted her to reconsider her religious beliefs.
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