Nollywood actor Solomon Akiyesi has been laid to rest, with videos and pictures from the quiet ceremony surfacing online. The movie star passed away a few weeks ago, plunging the film industry into mourning. According to Yakub Abubakar, president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, the actor had complained of pain and was taken to the hospital for treatment. However, his wife discovered he was unresponsive when she tried to wake him around 4 am.
Burial Ceremony Details
In a post on Facebook, friends and family gathered to pay their final respects before the burial. A short church service was held, where mourners appeared somber, singing hymns and praying for the repose of his soul. Most attendees wore black T-shirts bearing the late actor's image, while others dressed in black attire.
Fans observed that many of his colleagues were absent from the ceremony. Some questioned why they did not attend to pay their last respects, while others prayed for his soul and praised his acting prowess. Social media users also noted the grief-stricken look of the actor's widow and wondered if he married late, as his son appears very young.
Fan Reactions
Comments on the post included: @Akume Akume A wrote: 'After burial people forget you and move on, only your immediate family keep mourning. This life.' @Jovita Oby Anichebe stated: 'He no marry on time abi Belle no come on time? Please accept my condolences.' @Ken Kenni shared: 'Except not captured, but no colleague is seen in the clips shown. May his soul rest in eternal peace.' @Ojong Junior reacted: 'Why Nollywood no dey attend funerals? Rest well, my condolences to his family.' @Ujunwa Genny wrote: 'Chai, I like this actor eee and d way he act nothing really de dis life.' @Joy Ebijeh commented: 'Eternal rest grant unto your soul oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon you. Amen.' @Igwe Nyemma shared: 'May his soul and the souls of other faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen.'
Related Incident: Rotimi Raji's Passing
In a separate incident, movie director Rotimi Raji passed away after slumping in his bathroom at home. He was living alone, and his remains were discovered by a neighbor who grew worried after not seeing him for days. He was taken to the mortuary as family and fans mourned his untimely demise.
