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Nigerian Actress Aderounmu Adejumoke, known for her role as Esther in the renowned Funke Akindele series "Jenifa's Diary," has passed away at the age of 40.

The news was confirmed by Nigerian filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi on his Instagram account today, Monday, April 8, 2024.

"Jumoke Aderonmu, a former star of the hit series 'Jenifa's Diary,' has sadly passed away, as tweeted by a family member. Further details are yet to be confirmed. May she rest in peace," his Instagram post expressed.

Aderounmu kicked off her professional acting career in the 2008 Tunde Kelani film "Arugba," where she portrayed Princess Mobandele alongside Bukky Wright, Bukola Awoyemi, and Segun Adefila.

The industry and fans have been deeply saddened by the news. Actress Akindele expressed her sorrow, stating, "Sad!!!! @jideawobona I still asked about her. Omg. May her soul rest in peace."

Popular Nollywood actress, Funke Akindele-Bello, has shared new cute photos to celebrate a major achievement.

The actress is celebrating acting the comic role of Jenifa for 14 years and she is thankful for all the success that has come with it Fans of the actress have trooped to her page to congratulate her on the huge achievement as they look forward to more years of watching Jenifa

Jenifa is a popular Yoruba movie that debuted over a decade ago, the movie is about a young lady from a local background that went to the city and couldn't blend well with life there.

Jenifa has since become a popular movie and it has a series called Jenifa's Diary.

Funke Akindele shared beautiful photos of herself and captioned them as:

"Been playing the #jenifa character for 14 years!! #thankful #gratefulheart #funkeakindele #jenifasdiary"

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Funke Akindele Celebrates 14 Years, Of Acting Jenifa In Comic Character Series

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