Actress Adejumoke Aderounmu, from Jenifa's Diary, passes away at the age of 40

According to a report by Nigeria's Punch, Aderounmu's brother Adeola Aderounmu revealed her passing in a mysterious Instagram post with the remark,  “You are in a better place now, my sister,” with Aderounmu’s obituary photo.

Also, a friend of the deceased cousin, Oluwabanke Funmi, in a post on Twitter, captioned, “Rest in peace Aderounmu Adejumoke.”

“Waited hours for her cousin to delete her post and say it was a prank or a mistake but…,” she wrote.

The actress, who was born on March 26, 1984, passed away at a private hospital on Saturday, April 6, 2024. As at the time this article was filed, the cause of her death had not been disclosed.

But since then, Aderounmu Adejumoke's funeral has taken place in Owu Baptist Church in the Totoro neighborhood of Abeokuta, Ogun State.

Another obituary graphic trending on social media, which reportedly emanated from the family, read, “In the profound depths of grief and sorrow, we share the heartbreaking passing of our sister, daughter, aunt, Aderounmu Adejumoke Oreoluwa.”

Aderounmu was born into a family of five in her birthplace of Abeokuta, where her acting career got its start. She entered the acting profession after graduating from college and quickly became well-known.

When she was chosen to play Esther in "Jenifa's Diary," in 2016, she landed her big break and won over both fans and critics.

Adejumoke gained tremendous praise and a place in the hearts of viewers with her depiction of the feisty and tenacious Esther, which demonstrated her flexibility as an actress.

Aderounmu's versatility and commitment to her profession were showcased by the more than ten English and Yoruba films she appeared in during her career.

In addition to being an actor, she was also a producer, an on-air personality, and a well-liked figure in the entertainment world.

She kept taking on difficult roles that allowed her talent to shine, and as a result, her influence on Nollywood was evident.

From her early days in "Dazzling Mirage" as Yejide to her iconic roles in "Industreet" and "Alakada 2," Adejumoke is known for her brilliance, passion, and unflinching dedication to her craft.