‘Lisabi’ actress, Omotola Odunsi dies after brief illness

By Tosin Brown –

Nollywood actress Omotola Odunsi has passed away after a brief illness.

Her death was confirmed by actor Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe, who posted an emotional tribute on his Instagram page on Thursday.

Segbowe shared screenshots of his last chat with Omotola, in which she said she was feeling better after being unwell.

“Motola! Strange, but I tried checking on you in the wee hours of that morning. You said you were FINE & BACK! This is a rude shock, Omotola! Journey well, sister. God be with your family,” he wrote.

Actor Odunlade Adekola, under whom Omotola trained, also reacted to the news of her passing, posting: “Jesus Christ. RIP Omotola.”

Omotola starred in several Yoruba films, including Lisabi: The Uprising, Officer Adaeze, Amonata, Ayanmo Ire, and Ifedayo.