Celebrities and fans of Nollywood actress and producer, Funke
Akindele-Bello, have taken to social media to mourn the loss of her
father.
On Monday, Funke announced the death of her father, a retired school
principal, on her Instagram page.
“Dad!!! May your soul Rest In Peace!! I tried Dad! I did!! We love you
but God knows best!!! I wish I can turn back the hands of time”, the
Jenifa’s Diary actress wrote.
Funke Akindele who welcomed a set of twins with her husband last year
did not reveal the cause of her dad’s death. She also did not disclose
any funeral plans.
However, hundreds of colleagues and fans started posted their messages
of condolence for the actress.
“So sorry for your loss sis,” popular singer Waje wrote.
Another actress, Regina Chukwu, commented, “Awwww May his soul Rest In Peace.”
Toyin Abraham said: “Ohh so sorry about this sis.”
Comedian @crazeclown wrote, “May daddy’s soul rest in peace. My heart
goes out to the whole family, so sorry.
Anita Okoye wrote: “I’m so so sorry for your loss Sis. May God grant
you and yours the strength to bear this huge loss” while Rechael
Okonkwo comment reads, “Chai may God comfort you and may his soul Rest
In Peace”
Funke Akindele shot into limelight after starring in popular United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)-sponsored sitcom ‘I Need to know’,
which ran from 1998 to 2002. She has acted in many movies and produced
the award-winning series, Jenifa’s Diary.
