Ibrahim Chatta, the popular Nollywood actor is currently bereaved following the death of his son.
The 54-year-old via his verified Instagram page on Saturday had shared the devastating news with a photo of the deceased.
“Inna Lillahi wa inna ileyhi rajiun
Ya Allah, you are the knower of all things.
Rest on, Dear son, champ,” he wrote.
Following the said announcement, friends and colleagues of the actor took to the comment section of the post to console him.
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Jamiu Azeez wrote, “Haaa God, pls have mercy on us. This is too much.”
Joseph Momodu added, “God of nervy.”
Ashabi reacted with crying emojis.
A fan wrote, “OH my god, sorry for this. May God console you and his mother.”
Another added, “So sorry, sir, may his gentle soul rest in peace.”
One sympathised, “God, pls have mercy o.”
Another wrote, “Condolences.”
Recall that, Peju Ogunmola, a renowned Yoruba actress and wife of comic actor Sunday Omobolanle (Papi Luwe), has been receiving condolences from fans and fellow actors, following the sudden loss of her 24-year-old son, Ayomikun Omobolanle.
Contrary to reports circulating online that Omobolanle died in a bathroom accident in the UK, the family revealed that he passed away after a brief illness in Ibadan, Nigeria.
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In a statement signed by family spokesperson Yemi Amodu, the family expressed deep sorrow over Omobolanle’s passing, describing him as a “jewel, a precious child, and a rising star whose light shone brightly and touched many lives.”
The family clarified that Omobolanle received top-notch medical care during his illness but unfortunately succumbed to his condition at a hospital in Ibadan. He has since been laid to rest at Eternal Rest Home.
The statement read: “We wish to clearly state that Sola did not pass away as a result of any bathroom accident, contrary to false reports being circulated online. He was briefly unwell and, during this period, received first-class medical care. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, he peacefully answered the call of his Creator. He passed away at a hospital in Ibadan, Nigeria and has since been laid to rest at Eternal Rest Home.”