Nigerian actress, Adunni Adewale, popularly known as Adunni Ade, has announced the death of her mother.

The actress’ mother died on 18 October 2026 after a prolonged battle with an undisclosed illness.

Announcing the news in a lengthy Instagram post on Monday, Adunni described her mother’s death as a painful loss.

“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.

“Details of the funeral arrangements will be communicated in due course,” she posted.

DAILY POST reports that the Nigerian- American actress was born in New York to a Yoruba Nigerian father and a German-Irish mother.