Colleagues and fans voiced their grief and solidarity through heartfelt messages. Actress Biola Adebayo shared the news on Instagram, calling the loss “devastating and heartbreaking” and prayed for strength for Peju Ogunmola. Actor Femi Adebayo penned: “Life has written a line too heavy for the stage… Today, we mourn with our dear elder… May Almighty Allah grant him Aljannah Firdaus.” Others, including Odunlade Adekola, Itele D Icon, Bukola Adeeyo, Faithia Williams, and many more, also joined the tributes.
Contrary to earlier speculations that Ayomikun’s death resulted from a bathroom accident abroad, the family clarified that he died after a brief illness in Ibadan, receiving the best medical care before passing peacefully.
The sombre news has reverberated within and beyond Nollywood, reminding many of the fragility of life and the emotional weight such losses carry. As the industry and fans continue to offer condolences, Peju Ogunmola and her family are remembered in prayers during this profoundly difficult time.
