Heartbreak for Ini Edo as she mourns friend weeks after father’s death

By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi

Popular Nollywood actress Ini Edo is going through a difficult time following the loss of a close friend.

Taking to her Instagram page, the actress expressed her disbelief and sorrow, revealing that just weeks ago, her late friend had been actively rallying support for her father’s funeral.

Now, she finds herself mourning his untimely death.

“I still cannot believe that truly I am typing this,” she wrote. “Just a few weeks ago, you were rallying friends for my father’s funeral, only to wake up and hear you are gone. Egy, this one pain me ooooooooooo. Rest in the bosom of God, my dear friend. I have lost one of the few real friends I’ve ever had. They say when it rains, it pours hmmmmmmmm.”

Fans and colleagues have flooded her comment section with messages of condolences:

• Actress Onyi Alex wrote, “Take heart mama. So sorry.”
• One Kokoma Ofuyo commented, “Chai. May his soul rest in peace. Take heart, sis.”
• Another fan, Dez_dmarshall, added, “My deepest condolences.”
• Gloria Atiyong prayed, “The Lord comfort you and your family.”
• Babygirlella_ wrote, “May his soul rest in peace. Amen.”
• Ada_nnewinorth offered words of comfort, “It is well!! Take heart, dear.”

This tragic loss comes just days after Ini Edo announced the passing of her beloved father. Sharing a heartfelt tribute alongside his photo, she described him as her greatest cheerleader and first love, promising that he would forever remain in her heart.