Tragedy as Nollywood Actress Asabi Ayantunde aka Iya Ife Dies Days after Her Birthday, Colleagues Mourn
- Colleagues in the movie industry have mourned the death of actress Asabi Aynatunde aka Iya Ife
- The news of the movie star’s death was made public on social media by actress Buky Smart
- The late movie star died just a few days after her birthday
- Condolence messages have poured in for her from many in the online community
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It is indeed a sad and trying period for the family members of a Nollywood star, Asabi Ayantunde aka Iya Ife, who left the world just a few days after her birthday.
Nollywood actress Buky Smart shared the news of the actress’ death in a post on her Instagram page.
Source: Instagram
Smart noted that the news came as a shock as she prayed the Lord to forgive the deceased actress’ shortcomings and grant her paradise.
See her post below:
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Similarly, actor Olamilekan Ayinla took to his page on Instagram to mourn the deceased actress.
Unfortunately, Ayinla had shared a post some hours ago in which he prayed for the late Ayantunde and wished her a happy birthday celebration.
See the post below:
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The actor returned to his page noting that he had no idea she was no more when he dedicated a special birthday post to her.
He said:
"I was wishing you long life and prosperity this morning around (3 am) on my post before this, not knowing that you are no more IYA IFE this woman will call me almost everyday to pray for me it's now over IYA BI IYAMI Rest In Peace ASHABI"
See his post below:
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Many in the movie industry have mourned the passing of the actress. Read condolence messages sighted below:
saidibalogun said:
"May her soul rest in perfect Peace."
lala_dapo said:
"May her soul rest in peace."
jiganbabaoja said:
"Sorry bro may her gentle rest in perfect peace."
iam_shankorasheed said:
"RIP Mama Daada."
kemiafolabiadesipe said:
"Oh no. This woman that shows me so much lov always haaa she go dey scream "OMO'TONSO" whenever she sight me at every location omg! Haa Iya Ife RIP peaceful Soul, Rest on my woman, may Allah forgive ur shortcomings & be pleased wit ur soul @bukysmart A KU ORO EYAN WA. May Allah protects the rest of us, we shall not die untimely."
In a similar story, Legit.ng previously reported that veteran Nollywood actor Bruno Ihuoha passed away after years of battling a health challenge.
Filmmaker Derik Zai broke the sad news in a social media post. Condolences messages poured in for the family members of the deceased movie star.
Source: Legit.ng
