The Nigerian gospel film industry is reeling from the loss of talented actress, Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, popularly known as Flora, who passed away on February 4, 2025.
Flora, known for her captivating performances, particularly in the acclaimed movie series Abattoir, died following a car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in December.
The news of her passing sent shockwaves through social media, with fans and colleagues paying tributes to the late actress.
Joshua Mike-Bamiloye, son of the founder of the Mount Zion Faith Drama Ministry, Mike Bamiloye, confirmed her death on X, describing Flora as “a fellow drama minister and a light in this world.”
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He wrote: “It’s been a few quiet days for me here, still struggling to process the passing of Toluwalope—a fellow drama minister and a light in this world. It’s heartbreaking and difficult to understand but even in our pain, we continue to trust Him. It was a short run but with a lasting impact.
“My heart goes out to her family. I pray the Lord Himself will comfort them beyond what words can express. May His presence strengthen in this season of grief? May God uphold us all till the very end”.
Fellow actors and colleagues, including Oluwaseun Adejumobi and Tomiwa Samson, have also paid tribute to Flora, remembering her as a dedicated and passionate individual who lived to impact others.
Tomiwa wrote: “It is a privilege to have shared beautiful moments with you in this life. You have fought your good fight of faith, and you have finished your race! I love and celebrate you now and always, ‘sis mi’, as you fondly called me. Hmm! See you in heaven, our flower. You will always be our flower.”
Her death comes just months after the passing of another prominent figure in the Nigerian gospel film industry, Moses Korede Are, popularly known as Baba Gbenro in the Abattoir series.