The Nigerian film industry is in mourning as the late Nollywood actor Adeshina Okiki has been laid to rest in Okeho, Oyo State. A video of his burial has surfaced online, bringing tears to many who witnessed the emotional ceremony.
Details of the Burial
The actor died in a ghastly accident a few days ago that also claimed the lives of several others. In the video making rounds on social media, his body was transported to Okeho by a TAMPAN bus from the Oyo State chapter. The bus was greeted by a crowd of mourners who cried and wailed as they received his remains.
About six men carried his body, which was wrapped in a white cloth. They prayed over him before taking him to the burial ground. Women, children, and men were seen crying uncontrollably as they bid him farewell.
Fans React to the Burial Video
Fans of the movie star were emotional after seeing the video. Many prayed for the repose of his soul and for the family he left behind. Some who saw him days before his passing shared their last memories. According to one fan, the actor attended a movie premiere and a party on Saturday before his death.
It is worth noting that Okiki survived a near-fatal accident last year before being involved in the one that eventually claimed his life.
Comments from Fans
- @oropo12e: "Since I lost my mum, I'm not scared of death again because someone that I call in the night and say goodnight, the following morning she doesn't wake up again. Life is vanity. May his soul rest in perfect peace."
- @feranmi_spiritual_empire: "Accident is the fastest way to death, omase o."
- @knghonouredguy: "The funniest part about life is you can't predict what can happen in the next second. May his soul rest in peace."
- @bola.seyi.144: "Someone that still attended a party on Saturday, movie premiere is no more. When I look at life, it is vanity upon vanity."
- @oluwachemi: "If you have a celebration and everyone who came both far and near got to their various houses safe and sound, you don't know what God does for you. Always put any celebration in God's hands. Rest in peace to the dead."
- @abolanleabdulsalam: "Sad reality, may Allah illuminate his grave."
Other Recent Nollywood Losses
In related news, 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 became worried after not seeing him for days.
