Nollywood actress, Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, has died after battling an undisclosed illness, her family has announced.
Her death occurred while colleagues in the Nollywood industry were still raising funds to support her treatment as her health continued to decline, despite medical care and financial efforts made by her family.
In a video on Thursday, her elder brother, Ridwan Lasisi, speaking on behalf of the family, said the doctors pronounced her dead this morning after all efforts to manage the illness failed.
He thanked the film community for their outpouring of goodwill and appealed to the public to stop sending financial assistance meant for her medical care, , noting that the person for which the fund is being raised is dead.
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“Good morning to you all. My name is Ridwan Lasisi. I am a brother to Ajara. The doctor confirmed to us this morning that Ajara has passed on,” he said.
“All the families, we are using this period to appreciate you all. We appreciate the president and all industry members.
“We also use this opportunity to appeal to those sending money not to send it anymore. The one we are contributing for her sake is no more. Thank you so much. We do not want you to send money into that account again.”
Oshodi-Oke disclosed that the actress had been hospitalised in critical condition, dependent on an oxygen machine, and that her health continued to decline despite intensive medical care and the high cost of treatment.