Promising Yoruba actress Omotola Odunsi has died, leaving colleagues, fans, and friends mourning the loss of her talent, warmth, and inspiring spirit.
Her colleague, Akinola ‘Segbowe’ Akano, confirmed the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram tribute, sharing screenshots of their last conversation in which Odunsi reassured him she was feeling better after an illness.
“Motola! Strange, but I tried checking on you at the wee hours of that morning. You said you were FINE & BACK! This is a rude shock, Omotola! Journey well, sister. God be with your family,” Segbowe wrote.
Actress Ashabi Simple, mother of singer Portable’s child, also expressed her devastation.
She recalled working with Odunsi on a film earlier this year and said they had planned to collaborate again.
“I’m shocked. You’re one of the best actors I’m rooting for… We promised to feature each other in our next project. You laboured and didn’t wait to reap it,” she said. “Most of your wishes we talked about didn’t even come true. GOD, we can’t question you, death is deep.”
Odunsi’s acting career began in stage productions while she was a student at Olabisi Onabanjo University. She later trained under renowned actor Odunlade Adekola and went on to build a promising career with roles in movies such as Lisabi: The Uprising, Officer Adaeze, Amonata, Ayanmo Ire, and Ifedayo.
