Mrs Omoladun Afolayan, widow of late theatre icon, Adeyemi Josiah Afolayan, widely known as Ade Love, and mother of film producer Kunle Afolayan has passed away. Kunle shared the sad news of the passing of his mother at the age of 81, on his Instagram page on Saturday, 2 November, 2024.
He wrote, “It is hard to accept but she surely lived a good life👼 Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest. (1943-2024).“She is survived by children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.”
Actor and social media celebrity, Olamide (Aremu) Afolayan, who is the deceased last child also wrote on Instagram; “Maaami…Rest well. May the Lord in His mercy grant you happiness wherever you may be. I love you.”
Fans and friends of the Afolayans have been sending condolences to them on social media.
Mama Omoladun who hails from Komu in Oyo state was an actress under her late husband (the late Adeyemi Josiah Afolayan, widely known as ADE LOVE) in her hey days. She is an accomplished and happy mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She had three children for her husband – Professor Adesina Afolayan is the first, Adekunle Afolayan is the second, while Olamide (Aremu) Afolayan is her last child.
