Ajara
Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, is dead.
On Thursday, her death was announced by Nollywood director, Tobi Oladele Teemony, also known as Tee Mony, in a statement shared on Instagram.
“With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness,” the statement read.
Teemony said the late actress received “immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world” during her illness.
“We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, encouragement, and compassion,” he added.
He also urged members of the public to stop sending donations to the account previously shared for her treatment, stating that financial contributions were “no longer required”.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and everyone grieving this painful loss,” the statement added. Punch
