Nollywood’s Lekan Olatunji is receiving an outpouring of support from his fellow actors and actresses as he grapples with the heartbreaking loss of his beloved wife. The Yoruba star shared the devastating news of his wife’s passing last Thursday, and it’s evident that the Nollywood community is rallying around him during this difficult time.
Lekan Olatunji’s world was shattered when he had to cancel a planned shoot due to his wife’s sudden demise. Expressing his deep sorrow, he emphasized the inscrutable nature of God and shared that his wife had tragically passed away despite spending considerable resources on her health, including surgery.
In a poignant tribute, Lekan spoke of how his wife had accepted him 16 years ago, drawing him closer to his faith and helping him stay focused. He highlighted her promise to care for their children, a promise cruelly cut short by her untimely death. Despite his profound grief, Lekan pledged everlasting love to his late wife and implored her not to abandon their children.
He shared a heartfelt message on social media:
U accepted me d way I was 16 yrs ago. U taught me how to be closer to God and he focused. You promised to take good care of my kids which you are doing. Ave put trust in God and you dat u are going to train my kids for me bcos of my health… Omowunmi Ifedolapo Omolabake Olatunji be checking on us oooo bcos am very weak. I will forever love you and pls don’t leave ur kids. I don’t know how to cope without ur prayers. Sibesibe oluwadara. Olorun to ni agbara osubare re ooo. D kids listening to ur instructions dan mine even in sick bed. My engine room is gone”.
His fellow Nollywood stars, including Tawa Ajisefinni, Mosun Filani, Folorunsho Adeola, Lola Magret, Toyin Tomato, and Bimpe Akintunde, flooded his comment section with messages of condolences and support. Their messages reflected the profound impact of this loss on the Nollywood community, as they shared words of comfort and prayers for Lekan and his family.
Lekan Olatunji’s wife’s passing comes just one year after he survived a harrowing accident that left him hospitalized. His colleagues, including Bimbo Akinsanya, expressed their gratitude to God for his survival and remembered how Lekan had stood by them during their own challenging times, strengthening the bonds of their Nollywood family.
