Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Funke Akindele, has lost her mum, Adebanjo Akindele.
Funke’s older sister, Olubunmi Akindele, announced the d£ath in a statement on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
She said,
“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,” the statement reads.
Funke Akindele is also the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party in Lagos State.