“He fought so hard” – Actress Seiilat shattered and broken as she mourns the death of her father

Nollywood actress Adebola Adeyemo, better known as Seiilat, is mourning the death of her father.

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Kemi Filani reported on Monday that the Yoruba actress had lost her father. The news was reported by the Yoruba blog Emiralty Africa.

Confirming the news, Seiilat shared a candlelight photo, revealing that her father fought so hard. She said she never thought she would feel shattered and broken.

According to the actress, losing a parent is a pain she wouldn’t wish on anyone. The actress added that the pain runs deep.

She expressed gratitude to her fans and colleagues for their calls and messages. Seiilat said that she isn’t in the right state of mind to respond and will get back to them.

“My dad fought so hard, but God loved him more and called him home to rest.
I never imagined I would feel this shattered and broken. Losing a parent is a pain I wouldn’t wish on anyone.

I see all your calls and messages, but I’m not in the right state of mind to respond right now. I will get back when I can. Thank you for all the love.

The pain runs so deep… losing the one God used to create you”.

Many of her colleagues flooded her comment section with condolence messages.

Last week, Mofe Duncan lost his father, Josbert Thomas Kofi Duncan. Sharing the sad news on his Instagram page, he revealed that his father passed away on the 10th of March, 2026.

Two week ago, award-winning filmmaker Chinney Love announced the death of her mother on her Instagram page.

Also losing a parent was Davido’s aide, Israel DMW, who lost his father. The 002 performing artist shared the heartbreaking news on his Instagram page, posting photos of himself and his father over the years as he affirmed his undying love.

In February, Yoruba actress, Faithia Williams had lost her mother on the eve of her 55th birthday party. She said the reality of her passing hasn’t fully sunk in because she was her cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and gist partner.

Early this year, actor, Dakore Akande and brother, Timini Egbuson, had announced the passing of his father. Timini said he never thought he would start the year by saying RIP to his dad, and promised to continue to make him proud.

Also, losing a parent earlier this year was famous comedian, Alibaba, who lost his mother. Alibaba’s wife, Mary Akpobome, had paid an emotional tribute to her, recounting her last visit, which she described as the most treasured.

BBNaija Liquorose had mourned the death of her father. Sharing a photo of her late father, she expressed how much she misses him, and affirmed her love for him.