The Nigerian film industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the burial of popular Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, widely known as Aunty Ajara.
The late actress was laid to rest on Thursday in a solemn ceremony marked by tears, prayers, and emotional tributes from family members, colleagues, and residents of her community.
Islamic burial rites were observed as mourners gathered around her grave to bid her a final farewell.
Videos and photos from the burial ceremony later surfaced online, capturing the grief and sorrow that accompanied the occasion.
Only close relatives and a few Nollywood colleagues were in attendance, as they paid their last respects to the actress.
Aunty Ajara passed away after a prolonged battle with liver disease, a development that shocked fans and colleagues across the entertainment industry.
Her management team had earlier confirmed her death, describing it as the end of a long and courageous struggle with illness.
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In the days leading up to her passing, colleagues and supporters had made public appeals for financial assistance to support her medical treatment, drawing widespread sympathy and support from Nigerians at home and abroad.
Following her death, her management announced that donations were no longer needed and urged the public to stop sending money to the previously shared account details.
Since the news of her death, tributes have continued to pour in on social media, with fans and fellow actors remembering Aunty Ajara for her simplicity, resilience, and commitment to indigenous film productions.
Her burial marks the final chapter of a life many described as humble and hardworking, leaving behind memories and contributions that will not be forgotten in Nollywood.