Nollywood actress Adunni Ade has announced the death of her mother, Emily Faye, who passed away on Sunday, 18 October 2026, following a prolonged illness.
The actress disclosed the news on Monday, 19 October 2026, in an emotional tribute on her official Instagram page.
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return,” she wrote.
“With a heavy heart and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who returned to her Creator after a long battle with illness.”
Ade said her mother leaves behind children, grandchildren, sisters and loved ones who will forever hold her memory close.
She prayed for her mother’s forgiveness and mercy. “Ya Allah, forgive her shortcomings, have mercy upon her, make her grave spacious and filled with light, and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. Grant us sabr and strength as we navigate this painful loss.”
The family said funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
“Mum, I love you. May Allah grant you eternal peace and reunite us in Jannah. Ameen,” Ade wrote.
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Ade had previously shared updates about her mother’s hospitalisations and medical care in 2019, describing her as a fighter.
Fans, followers and Nollywood colleagues flooded the comment section with messages of solidarity and prayer. Several industry figures have publicly offered their condolences.
No date has been set for the burial.
