Nollywood actor and filmmaker Kunle Afolayan has announced the passing of his mother, Omoladun Afolayan, who died at 81.

Kunle shared the sad news on Instagram on Saturday, posting treasured memories with his late mother, including photos of her with her grandchildren.

“It is hard to accept, but she surely lived a good life. Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024),” he wrote.

“She is survived by children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.”

His brother, actor Gabriel Afolayan, also paid tribute, sharing, “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.”