Aunty Ajara, a well-known small-sized actress from Nigeria, is dead.
Earlier on Thursday, February 5, 2026, the doctor informed Aunty Ajara’s family that she had passed away following a brief struggle with a liver-related ailment.
Ridwan Lazeez, the late actress’s older brother, thanked the public for their financial help after sharing the sad news in a widely shared video on social media.
Sharing the video on her Instagram page, Mama no Network wrote; “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness.
“During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, encouragement, and compassion.
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“At this moment, we kindly urge family, friends, and the general public to please stop sending money to the previously shared account, as it is no longer required. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and everyone grieving this painful loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace”, she stated.
Ajara died a few days after many of her colleagues solicited financial support for her on the Internet.
At the age of 81, renowned American pastor, worship leader, and gospel musician Ron Kenoly passed away. The confirmation of his death on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. It sparked a global outpouring of tributes from worship leaders and Christian music societies.
Kenoly was praised all around the world for his stirring live worship records and his significant contribution to the development of modern praise and worship music. Churches in Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas heard his music and ministry, and his songs became a staple of contemporary worship services. His influence extended well beyond the United States.
Kenoly, who was born in Coffeyville, Kansas, on December 6, 1944. He became well-known throughout the world in the latter half of the 20th century.
