Fast-rising actress Esther Odeniyi, popularly known as Berry White, will be laid to rest today (Friday) at Atan Cemetery, Yaba, Lagos.
A burial poster was shared on her official Instagram page on Thursday, confirming the funeral arrangements.
A candlelight service in her honour was held on Thursday evening at Ijaiye Ishaga, Lagos.
Berry White’s untimely death sent shockwaves through the Nigerian film industry last week after it was announced by her colleague Bakare Zainab.
According to Zainab, the budding actress slumped and died in her apartment three days before her body was discovered.
She wrote on Instagram:
“Ahhh Berry. Esther Arike ooooo. Eleyi dun mi o. I am not quick to type RIP. But please anybody that knows Esther’s family should contact them.
“She slumped 3 days ago and her corpse is still in her house. Posting this so we can get information on how to get her families.”
Berry White was gradually gaining recognition in Nollywood, particularly through her roles in Yoruba-language films, including the hit movie Anikulapo.
Her death has sparked widespread grief on social media, with fans and fellow entertainers mourning her.
