Celebrities mourn Funke Akindele’s dad

Olaitan Ganiu

CELEBRITIES and fans of Nollywood actress Funke Akindele-Bello have taken to social media to mourn the loss of the actress’ father.

On Monday, Funke announced the death of her father, a retired school principal, on her Instagram page.

“Dad!!! May your soul rest in peace!! I tried Dad! I did!! We love you but God knows best!!! I wish I can turn back the hands of time”, the Jenifa’s Diary actress wrote.

Funke did not reveal the cause of her dad’s death nor any funeral plans.

Hundreds of colleagues and fans posted their condolences.

“So sorry for your loss sis,” popular singer Waje wrote.

Another actress, Regina Chukwu, commented, “Awwww May his soul rest in peace.”

Toyin Abraham said: “Oh so sorry about this sis.”

Comedian @crazeclown wrote, “May daddy’s soul rest in peace. My heart goes out to the whole family, so sorry.

Anita Okoye wrote: “I’m so so sorry for your loss Sis. May God grant you and yours the strength to bear this huge loss” while Rechael Okonkwo comment reads, “Chai may God comfort you and may his soul rest in peace”