Film Director, Dimeji Ajibola Dies, Bolanle Ninalowo, Others Pen Tributes: "This is Really Sad"

• Nollywood actor, Bolanle Ninalowo, has announced the death of movie director Dimeji Ajibola
• In a post on social media, the movie star shared a picture of a burning candle as he expressed his love for the deceased
• He prayed that the family of the deceased would be comforted and that God would heal them from their loss

Tragedy has once again struck the Nigerian movie industry with the passing of popular film director Dimeji Ajibola.

Bolanle Ninalowo, his colleague, announced this via an Instagram post on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

In the post, the role interpreter, who recently spoke about emotional abuse, shared a picture of a burning candle as he announced the sad news.

Ninalowo prays for Ajibola's family

Though he didn't give details about the cause of Ajibola's death, he described his passing as "an irreplaceable loss".

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Actor Ninalowo also shared how much he loved and would miss Ajibola. He prayed that God would heal the director's family as he said his final goodbye to him.

Ajibola's death further extends the list of top film stars in the Nigerian movie industry who passed away in 2024.

See the post here:

How fans reacted to Ninalowo's post

Reactions have trailed the post made by the actor. Here are some of the comments below:

@pastorbullet:

"INot again, God have mercy, it is well!"

@funkys.collections_:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace."

@dorise974:

"May his soul find rest and May God forgive his shortcomings, also grant his family the strength to bear this great loss Amen."

@hauwjaji2:

"My condolences."

@nnamdi_chu007:

"What a life, may he soul rest in peace."

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@bholar_23:

"May his soul rest in perfect peace."

@marcc_cee:

"This life sha."

@gmanindhouz1:

"May his memory forever be a blessing in Jesus name."

@denrich69:

"Heartfelt condolences Bolanle."

@officialprincess_zita:

"This year should do and pass."

Charles Granville is dead

In a related story, Legit.ng reported that the Nigerian movie industry mourned the tragic demise of veteran filmmaker Charles Granville.

According to a public statement published on Facebook by the deceased's friend, Umanu Elijah, Charles died after years of battling a protracted illness.

Charles Granville died on Thursday, September 22, 2023, but news of his tragic passing was made public on Saturday, 23.

Proofreading by James, Ojo Adakole, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng