Nollywood actress, Adejumoke Aderounmu, popularly known for her role as “Esther” in Funke Akindele’s popular TV series Jenifa’s Diary, is dead.
Thelagostimes reports that her death was confirmed by her brother, Adeola Aderounmu, in a post on Instagram captioned, “You are in a better place now, my sister,” with Aderounmu’s obituary photo.
The actress, born on March 26, 1984, reportedly passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024, in a private hospital.
The cause of her death was yet to be made public as of the time of filing this report.
According to reports, a funeral service has since been held for Aderounmu Adejumoke at Owu Baptist Church, Totoro area of Abeokuta in Ogun State.
Aderounmu, born into a family of five, began her acting career in Abeokuta, her hometown. After completing her education, she ventured into acting professionally, making waves for herself in the industry.
Her breakthrough role came in 2016 when she was cast as Esther in “Jenifa’s Diary,” a role that endeared her to fans and critics alike.