Nollywood actress and filmmaker Adunni Ade has announced the death of her beloved mother. In an emotional Instagram post shared on Monday, October 19, 2026. The actress announced that her mother returned to her creator on October 18 after a long battle with illness.
She accompanied the post with photos of the two of them together, including intimate moments from hospital visits. Adunni Ade revealed the news with a tribute beginning with the Islamic declaration of faith in the face of loss:
“Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji’un. Indeed, to Allah we belong, and to Him we shall return. 
With a heavy heart and submission to the will of Almighty Allah, I announce the passing of my beloved mother, who returned to her Creator after a long battle with illness.”
“She leaves behind her children, grandchildren, sisters, and loved ones, who will forever hold her memory close. Ya Allah, forgive her shortcomings, have mercy upon her, make her grave spacious and filled with light, and grant her Al-Jannah Firdaus. Grant us sabr and strength as we navigate this painful loss. Ameen,” she added.
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Who Was Adunni Ade’s Mother?
Adunni Ade was born in Queens, New York, to her Yoruba, Nigerian father. Her mother, Emily Faye, was of German-Irish heritage.
Adunni Ade has previously shared glimpses of her mother’s health challenges as far back as 2019. She shared pictures and videos from the hospital that reflected their close bond and said she used to call her her twin because of their strong resemblance. In addition to calling her twin, Adunni Ade calls her “Emily Faye Baby” and “Big Red,” especially on her birthday, February 22.
Funeral Arrangements
Adunni Ade added in the announcement that the details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course.
Fans, colleagues, and well-wishers have flooded the comment section and social media with messages of comfort, praying for strength for Adunni and the entire family during this difficult time.
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