Shocked by the news of the demise of Jenifa’s Diary actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, movie lovers have taken to social media to mourn.
It was learnt that Aderounmu, who hit the limelight as ‘Esther’ in the hit TV series Jenifa’s Diary, died in the early hours of Saturday.
She was 37 years old.
Nigerian filmmaker, Seun Oloketuyi confirmed the actress’s death on his Instagram today.
“A family member of former star of hit series Jenifa’s Diary Jumoke Aderonmu has tweeted that the budding Actress is dead. Details are still sketchy. May she find peace with her maker,” he wrote.
Unconfirmed reports say a funeral service has since been held for Aderounmu at Owu Baptist Church, Totoro area of Abeokuta, the Ogun State capital.
Meanwhile, many fans have taken to X to mourn the deceased actress, who started acting in 2008.
@Teesaids wrote, “This is so sad may her soul rest in perfect peace. She was a tremendous and amazing actress. RIP Aderounmu Adejumoke.”
@ChildHealthhero wrote, “My condolences to her family and Nollywood, may God put an end to untimely deaths in the industry.”
@OsebiFy wrote, “Why are young people dieing too often these days. RIP to her. May God comfort her family.”
@AbisolaOwoyomi wrote, “This is sad💔💔 May the Lord grant her eternal rest…💔💔”
@wegettam wrote, “May God comfort her relatives and loved ones. Na so we go commot one after the other.”
@iamfizzle123 wrote, “May her soul rest in peace. May God forgive her shortcomings.”
@omoiyaakeem wrote, “Too many people passing away lately…May we not die untimely in Jesus name. May God forgive her and rest her soul.”
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