Nollywood actress and film producer Iyabo Ojo has paid an emotional tribute to the late mother of her colleague, Funke Akindele, recalling how the woman played a crucial role in protecting and caring for her children during a difficult moment in 2004.
The tribute followed a post by Funke Akindele on Instagram, where she marked the third anniversary of her mother’s death. In her message, Akindele described her late mother as a selfless and disciplined woman whose guidance, teachings, and values shaped her life and career.
Akindele expressed gratitude for the quality education and moral foundation her mother provided for her and her siblings, noting that the confidence and principles instilled in them continue to guide their decisions. She also reaffirmed her commitment to living in a way that honours her mother’s legacy.
Reacting in the comment section, Iyabo Ojo shared a deeply personal experience that underscored the late woman’s compassion and professionalism. She recounted how Funke Akindele’s mother, a medical doctor, intervened at a critical time when her children, Festus and Priscilla, were very young.
According to Ojo, the late doctor’s swift care, reassurance, and prayers helped avert what she feared could have been a tragic situation. She said the woman went beyond her medical duties to ensure the children’s safety and wellbeing.
Ojo also highlighted the late doctor’s spiritual strength, recalling how she consistently offered prayers and words of encouragement, even during periods when Ojo and Akindele were not on good terms.
Describing her as a remarkable woman, Ojo said Funke Akindele’s mother embodied kindness, dedication, and deep faith, leaving a lasting impression on everyone who encountered her.
She concluded her tribute by describing the late doctor as “a mother to all,” expressing enduring love and respect for her memory.
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