The Yoruba movie industry is in mourning as it announces the demise of actress Omotola Odunsi.
Omotola’s death was confirmed by her colleague, Akinola Akano, popularly known as Segbowe.
Segbowe posted an emotional tribute on his Instagram page on Thursday.
He shared screenshots of his last chat with Omotola, where she told him she was feeling better after being unwell.
“Motola! Strange but I tried checking on you at the wee hours of that morning.
“You said you were FINE & BACK! This is a rude shock, Omotola! Journey well, sister. God be with your family,” Segbowe wrote.
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Veteran actor Odunlade Adekola, under whom Omotola trained, also reacted to her death, posting: “Jesus Christ. RIP Omotola.”
Omotola Odunsi starred in several Yoruba films, including Lisabi: The Uprising, Officer Adaeze, Amonata, Ayanmo Ire, and Ifedayo.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner, the US singer and actor popular for his role as Theodore Huxtable on ‘The Cosby Show,’ is dead. He reportedly died on Sunday, July 20th, while on vacation.
The 54-year-old actor was on a beach on Costa Rica’s Caribbean coast, enjoying a family vacation on Sunday afternoon, when he accidentally drowned.
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He was swimming at Playa Grande, Limón Province, when he was caught in a high current and drowned.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner From “The Cosby Show” is Dead
Local authorities confirmed the official cause of death as asphyxia due to drowning.
Born in New Jersey, Warner began his acting career at the age of 9, appearing in shows such as ‘Fame.’
He rose to fame as a teenager when he was cast as Theodore, the only son of Heathcliff and Claire Huxtable (played by Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashad) on ‘The Cosby Show.’
Warner was nominated for a Primetime Emmy in 1986 for his supporting work on ‘The Cosby Show.’
The iconic sitcom aired from 1984 to 1992, making Warner a household name. He also won a Grammy for Best Traditional R&B Performance in 2015.
Beyond his early success, Warner continued to work in television, music, and directing, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment industry.
