Actress Ajara Lasisi, also known as Nollywood Aunty Ajara , passed away.
In a message posted on Instagram on Thursday, Nollywood director Tobi Oladele Teemony, known as Tee Mony, confirmed her passing.
“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 kindhearted 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.
Additionally, he declared that financial contributions were “no longer required” and asked the public to cease making contributions to the account that had previously been shared for her treatment.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and everyone grieving this painful loss,” the statement added.
The statement by Teemony was accompanied by a video by her elder brother, Ridwan Lasisi.
He said, “Good morning to you all. My name is Ridwan Lasisi. I am a brother to Ajara. The doctor confirmed to us this morning that Ajara has passed on.
“All the families, we are using this period to appreciate you all. We appreciate the president and all industry members.
“We also use this opportunity to appeal to those sending money not to send it anymore. The one we are contributing for her sake is no more. Thank you so much. We do not want you to send money into that account again.”
The announcement was made almost a week after Teemony and other Nollywood celebrities, including Ronke Oshodi Oke, pleaded for immediate financial support for the actress, claiming that despite continued care and encouragement from friends and family, her condition had gotten worse.
“Please, we need help. Ajara’s health condition has become more critical despite all the efforts so far. So much has already been spent on her treatment, with generous support from kindhearted celebrities, actors, and individuals — yet the situation is getting worse.
“At this point, we urgently need more financial assistance to keep her fighting. Any amount, any support, any share can make a difference. Please help us save a life. Thank you and God bless,” he wrote at the time.
According to earlier reports, the small-screen actress was pregnant and suffering from a liver-related ailment. Colleagues said that when her condition worsened, she was put on oxygen in the hospital.
A number of Nollywood celebrities, including Wumi Toriola, Mide Martins, Afeez Owo, and Ronke Oshodi Oke, mobilized support and made financial appeals for her care amid growing public concern over her health.
