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Nollywood actress turned politician Funke Akindele has lost her mother. Dr R. B. Adebanjo-Akindele passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023.
The older sister of the actress, Olubunmi Akindele, broke the news on her Instagram page, on Tuesday evening.
Sharing a picture of their mother, she wrote "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.”
“May her gentle soul begin its rest eternal in peace. Amen. Obsequies in honour of her passing shall be announced in due course," Olubunmi Akindele added.
She however did not reveal the cause of death.
Meanwhile, the actress is also yet to make a public statement following the announcement.
Until her demise, Funke Akindele’s mother was a licensed medical doctor.
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