Veteran actress Peju Ogunmola has spoken for the first time since the death of her only son, Ayomikun.
In September, Peju and her husband, veteran actor Sunday Omobolanle, popularly known as Papi Luwe, lost Ayomikun, a tragedy that left the entertainment industry in shock.
Following his death, rumours circulated online about the cause. However, the family’s spokesperson Yemi Amodu released a statement clarifying that Ayomikun died after a brief illness in Ibadan and had since been buried.
Amodu said contrary to the claims spreading on social media, Ayomikun did not die from a bathroom accident or any form of domestic mishap.
He said, “We wish to clearly state that Ayomikun did not pass away as a result of any bathroom accident, contrary to false reports being circulated online. He was briefly unwell, and despite the best efforts of the medical team, he peacefully answered the call of his Creator.”
After weeks of mourning, Peju made an emotional return on Saturday, sharing a video on Instagram where she reflected on her healing journey and thanked everyone who supported her through the pain.
She captioned the post, “A new month, a new dawn. The past months have been heavy, but your love, prayers, and condolences have carried me through the storm. Today I rise, stronger, grateful, and ready to embrace my passion again. The screens have missed me… and I’m back, doing what I love most.”
When the news of her son’s death broke, several Nollywood stars including Dele Odule, Ronke Odusanya, Fausat Balogun, Bimbo Oshin, Ebun Oloyede, Olaiya Igwe and Fali Werepe visited the couple’s Ibadan home to commiserate with them.
Peju, daughter of the late theatre legend Kola Ogunmola, said she is ready to return to acting.
