Nollywood actor and comedian Woli Arole is grieving the loss of his father, Baba Jimmy. In a heartfelt Instagram post, Arole shared the sad news with his followers, describing his late father as a hero, role model, and a legacy that continues through him.
The actor expressed his deep sorrow while finding solace in the fact that he spent his father’s final moments surrounded by joy, prayers, and laughter.
In his emotional tribute, Woli Arole wrote,
It has pleased the LORD to receive my FATHER in GLORY. It’s in total submission to the will of God to announce the demise of my Father, my HERO, and my ROLE MODEL.” He expressed his gratitude for the moments spent with his father before his passing, saying he was happy that their last memories together were filled with joy, prayers, and fun. Arole went on to emphasize how his father left behind a lasting legacy, stating, “I am happy you left a LEGACY, and that LEGACY is ME!!!!!!.”
The post has garnered an outpouring of sympathy from fans and colleagues alike. Several Nollywood stars flooded the comment section with condolences. Mercy Aigbe, Faithia Williams, Femi Branch, and others sent their heartfelt messages, offering comfort and strength during this difficult time.
Woli Arole’s loss is part of a larger wave of celebrity bereavements in Nollywood and beyond. In the days leading up to the New Year, Yoruba actor and producer Afeez Owo also announced the passing of his father. He shared his sorrow in an Instagram post, bidding his father farewell and asking for God’s strength to navigate through the painful loss.
BBNaija star Hermes Iyele had earlier announced the death of his mother in November, explaining that he was sharing the news publicly to begin his grieving process and to request support from the public. He also encouraged prayers for his family during this difficult time.
In addition, skit maker Nasty Blaq lost his mother in September. He made a brief post on social media, requesting strength and healing as his family dealt with the tragic loss. Similarly, singer Flavour and actress Faithia Williams both experienced the loss of their fathers in May. Flavour shared a touching throwback video of him singing to his father, while Faithia Williams posted her own heartfelt tribute on Instagram.
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