According to reports, Nollywood actress Tolani Akintunde died in the UK after suffering a heart attack. Online reports claim that she passed away a few days ago.
Media personality and Best of Nollywood Awards organizer Seun Oloketuyi was the first to break the news.
According to the post, her family and friends were devastated by the news of her passing and at first struggled to accept the information. They eventually came to terms with the fact that she was dead and have been grieving ever since. Akintunde’s daughter is also processing her mother’s death.
The Facebook page where her death was initially reported has been inundated with tributes, with many people sharing their happy memories of the late Nigerian actress.
Nigeria’s entertainment sector has had a particularly challenging year in 2025 due to the deaths of several well-known personalities. Monalisa Stephen, a model and actress, recently died and was laid to rest. Rotimi Raji, a film producer, was discovered dead after passing out in his restroom.
Nigeria’s entertainment sector has had a particularly challenging year in 2025 due to the deaths of several well-known personalities.
Monalisa Stephen, a model and actress, recently died and was laid to rest. Rotimi Raji, a film producer, was discovered dead after passing out in his restroom.