Nollywood actress and Peoples Democratic Party’s gubernatorial deputy candidate in Lagos, Funke Akindele, is mourning the loss of her mother, Dr. R.B Adebanjo-Akindele.
The actress’s older sister, Olubunmi Akindele, broke the news on Tuesday evening on her official Instagram page.
The post reads: “It is with heavy hearts, but in total submission to God Almighty that the ADEBANJO and AKINDELE families announce the passing of their daughter, mother, grandmother and sister, DR. R B ADEBANJO-Akindele, which occurred on Tuesday 07 February 2023.”
“May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course,” she added.
Details on the cause of death have not been revealed, and the actress has not said anything about the loss.
Funke’s dad, Godwin Akindele, a retired school principal with origins from Ikorodu, died on 7 December 2019 after a brief illness.