Thursday, 21 November, 2024

“We’re Celebrating Not Mourning”, Actress Funke Akindele Speaks After Mother’s Death


Nollywood actress and Peoples Democratic Party deputy governorship candidate in Lagos State, Funke Akindele, has said she and her family are not mourning the death of their mother but celebrating the well spent life.

Her mother’s death was announced on Tuesday by her sister, Olubunmi Akindele.

Funke in a post she shared via her Instagram account on Friday, described her mother as ever lovely, jovial, adding that she raised her to be very hardworking, dedicated and selfless.

Also read, Funke Akindele’s mother is dead

She further added that her late mother was a blessing to not just her children but everyone around her, adding that she always had a positive impact in the lives of anyone that came across her.

She wrote, “That’s my mum! My sweet mum! Ever lively! Ever jovial! Life of the party! Mum, you raised me to be very hardworking, dedicated and selfless. You were a blessing to not just your children but everyone around you. You always had a positive impact in the lives of anyone that came across you.

“You taught us the way of the Lord; how to pray, how to serve God and how to commit all things to him. We have the fear of God in our hearts because of how you nurtured us to be compassionate in everything we do. You didn’t stop at teaching us alone, you further extended this same legacy to your grandchildren by teaching them how to pray too at a very young age.

Also read, Funke Akindele emerges as PDP Lagos deputy gov candidate

“Mum, you were very selfless and did everything humanely possible to give us the best life. I want to thank you mum, for raising us well despite the ups and downs. Yes it hurts, but I’m happy that your legacy lives on with us, your children and grandchildren as well and you’re in a better place.

“ I’m definitely going to miss you mummy❤️❤️❤️. And I promise I’d never give up just like you always advised. I’ll make sure I give my best to anything I do and victory will be my portion in Jesus name. I shall make you proud mum.

“I’m glad you didn’t weep over your children. I’m glad you saw your grandchildren. I’m glad you lived a fulfilled life. Mum we’re not mourning rather we’re celebrating a life well lived. May your soul rest in perfect peace🕊🕊 I love you mummy ❤️❤️❤️.”


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