TRAGIC: VETERAN ACTRESS PEJU OGUNMOLA LOSES ONLY CHILD

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

Veteran Nollywood actress, Peju Ogunmola, is mourning the loss of her son, Ayomikun Oluwanisola, whose death was announced on Tuesday.

Tributes have since poured in from colleagues and fans, with many describing the incident as devastating.

Actress Biola Adebayo, in an Instagram post, 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.”

Actor Odunlade Adekola also mourned, saying, “This is a big loss. God will console you ma …… and the whole family. E le yi po oo.”

Sharing his grief, actor Kunle Afod admitted, “My heart has been very heavy.”

In his tribute, Femi Adebayo described the loss as “too heavy for words,” adding, “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.”

Actor Ibrahim Yekini (Itele D Icon) prayed for divine comfort, writing, “A mother’s pain in losing her child is beyond words. Olorun ma fi ina omo jo gbogbo abiamo.”

Adedimeji Lateef expressed his shock, saying, “Subuhanalah! This is pain! My heart goes to the entire family in this dark hour. May the Almighty strengthen you during this tough time ma.”

Similarly, Muyiwa Ademola wrote, “This is sad! It is such a sad news!! It broke the heart. No accurate words of condolences. The only one to console you is God! May the Almighty be with you, Aunty. This is too much to shoulder, too much to bear. It is well.”

Ogunmola, the wife of veteran actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe or Aluwe, has featured in numerous Yoruba films spanning decades.

The heartbreaking news comes just weeks before Ayomikun’s scheduled birthday on October 12.