Nollywood actors and stakeholders have expressed shock over the sudden death of popular actress Moji Olaiya. The 42-year-old actor died on Thursday in Canada where she was delivered of a baby in March.
Just before her demise, Olaiya made some comments on her Instagram wall.
In an Instagram post two days ago, she wrote: “Allhamdulilahi to you Allah I give all the glory for all you have done. I will forever praise and worship you. It’s not by power but the Grace of Allah. Thank you for the gift of life. Thanks also to all my friends and family my fans for your supports and prayers. Love you all.”
Her Instagram account @mojisolaabikeade, with 240,000 followers, has been inundated with messages of lamentations and condolences by her fans.
Veteran actor Yinka Quadri, said that her death would rob the industry of a talented actress and expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased.
Also, Emeka Ikeh, President of Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN), prayed God to grant the family Moji Olaiya left behind the fortitude to bear the loss.
Ikeh said that the actress would continue to live on in the memories of her fans because of her contributions to the development of Nollywood.
“In her little way, she contributed to the development of Nollywood and she will be greatly missed by her fans.
“I pray that God grants her family members the strength to bear this loss at a time like this,’’ he said.
Actor Femi Branch said: “We were just mere colleagues until the day we had a certain discussion in Sagamu with Aunty `Fali Werepe` and you rose in my defence.
“I have recounted this tale to more people than I can recall and in every instance, the mention of your sincere intervention was the highlight of my tale.
“That day, I knew the good hearted Moji Olaiya and for as long as I have the gift of memory, Mojisola Olaiya will remain embedded in my heart.
“Sleep well `Mj’. May God erect a canopy of protection over your children and the family you left behind.
She began her acting career with Wale Adenuga Production (WAP), starring in the popular family TV drama series, Super Story, where she played the role of Ireti in “No Pains, No Gains”.
