Budding Nollywood actress Omotola Odunsi has passed away, leaving the Yoruba film community in mourning.
Her death was confirmed on Thursday by fellow actor Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe, who took to Instagram to share a heartfelt tribute. Alongside photos and screenshots of their final chat, he revealed that Omotola had recently said she was recovering from an illness.
“Motola! Strange but I tried checking on you at the wee hours of that morning. You said you were FINE & BACK! This is a rude shock, Omotola! Journey well, sister. God be with your family,”
Segbowe wrote.
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At the time of this report, the exact cause of her death has not been made public.
Several of her industry colleagues have since taken to social media to express their grief. Actress Ashabi Simple, who worked with Omotola earlier this year, reminisced about their last project together and plans they never got to fulfill.
“I’m shocked. You’re one of the best actors I’m rooting for. I saw you earlier this year when I was shooting Deputy and we promised to feature each other in our next project. But now… you laboured and didn’t wait to reap,”
she wrote.
Veteran actor Odunlade Adekola, who mentored Omotola through his film academy, also reacted to the sad news with a brief but emotional post.
“Jesus Christ. RIP Omotola,”
he posted.
Omotola began her acting journey while studying at Olabisi Onabanjo University. She gained entry into the Yoruba film scene after successfully auditioning for Odunlade Adekola’s film school, from which she graduated in 2023.
She featured in several notable films including Lisabi: The Uprising, Officer Adaeze, Amonata, Ayanmo Ire, and Ifedayo, and was steadily making a name for herself before her untimely passing.
