JUST IN: Nollywood Actress Ini Edo Loses Her Father [PHOTO]
The Genius Media Nigeria reports that Award-winning Nigerian actress Ini Edo has announced the passing of her father.
In an emotional Instagram post on Monday, February 24, the film star shared a photo of her late father, expressing her deep sorrow and describing his loss as “the hardest thing she had to bear.”
“This post has been the hardest to make… I have lost my greatest cheerleader… My Beloved Father, My first love,” she wrote. “The Heavens have gained an Angel. You will forever remain in my heart. Rest on King.”
Ini Edo did not disclose the cause of death or the date of his passing. Following her announcement, fans and colleagues flooded the comments section with messages of condolence and support.
Her loss comes just weeks after comedian Bovi mourned the passing of his father, Edward Sagini Ugboma, who he revealed died peacefully on February 13. Similarly, in December 2024, actress Lala Akindoju announced the death of her father, whom she described as a “present and loving father” at the age of 71.
Ini Edo, who began her acting career in 2000, gained widespread recognition in 2004 for her role in World Apart. Since then, she has featured in numerous Nollywood productions and earned multiple awards. In recent years, she expanded her reach by joining the cast of Netflix’s reality TV series Young, Famous & African.
In 2021, the actress welcomed a daughter through surrogacy after experiencing miscarriages and failed IVF procedures.
