Funke Akindele’s mother is dead

Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele has lost her mother, Dr. R B Adebanjo-Akindele to the cold hand of death. 

According to a statement by Funke’s older sister, Olubunmi Akindele, their mother died on Tuesday 7th of February, 2023.

The statement read, “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.

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“May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course.”

As of the time of filing this report, the cause of death has not been revealed, and the actress has yet to comment.

The actress’s father, Godwin Akindele, who was a retired school principal died on 7th December 2019 after a brief illness.

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