By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Nollywood actress Ini Edo has penned an appreciation post following the successful burial of her father, Elder Edo Jonathan Ekim.
The movie star, who announced her father’s passing in February, laid him to rest on Friday in his hometown of Akwa Ibom, alongside her siblings.
The solemn occasion was attended by numerous colleagues and friends, including Rita Dominic, Ruth Kadiri, Nancy Isime, Lilian Afegbai, Uche Jombo, Real Warri Pikin, Desmond Elliot, and IK Ogbonna.
Taking to Instagram, Ini Edo reflected on her late father’s life, describing him as a man after God’s heart, a lover of life, and the heart of the party. She expressed profound gratitude to the people and government of Akwa Ibom State for their support, specifically appreciating Governor Umo Eno and Deputy Governor Akon Eyakenyi for their presence and solidarity.
She also extended her thanks to the immediate past Governor of Akwa Ibom, Udom Emmanuel, for his unwavering support during her family’s period of grief.
“To the glory of God, we gave our father a funeral befitting for a man after God’s heart, a lover of life, and the heart of the party,” she wrote.
The actress acknowledged her colleagues and friends for making time to stand by her despite their busy schedules and the economic challenges. Their presence, she noted, brought her comfort and strength.
In a heartfelt message to her family, Ini Edo commended their resilience and unity throughout the challenging period. She credited their upbringing, marked by love, fear of God, and togetherness, as the driving force that kept them strong.
“Since Daddy passed in December, we have been challenged spiritually, physically, and financially. I am so proud of us, and I am sure we made Daddy proud,” she shared.
