Nollywood actress Ajara Lasisi, widely known as Aunty Ajara, was buried on Thursday following her death after a prolonged illness. The interment, held in her community, was attended by close family, a select few colleagues from the Nigerian film industry, and local residents who gathered to observe Islamic burial rites. Images from the ceremony depicted mourners gathered at her gravesite.
Lasisi’s passing concluded a long struggle with liver disease, a condition that had drawn public attention in recent months. Her management team had earlier confirmed her death, describing it as the end of a courageous battle. In the period preceding her death, colleagues and fans had actively campaigned for financial support to cover her medical expenses, an appeal that resonated widely across Nigeria and within the diaspora.
Following the confirmation of her death, her management issued a statement requesting that the public cease all monetary donations to previously shared fundraising channels. The announcement marked a formal end to the support drive that had highlighted the health challenges sometimes faced by industry professionals.
Social media has since become a platform for extensive tributes, with fans and peers commemorating the actress for her humility, resilience, and consistent work in indigenous Yoruba-language film productions. Colleagues Remember Aunty Ajara as a dedicated and hardworking figure whose on-screen presence contributed to the rich tapestry of Nollywood, Nigeria’s prolific film sector.
Her burial represents a final farewell for an actress many regarded as grounded and committed. The widespread mourning underscores her impact within the industry and among audiences who connected with her performances. The Nigerian film community now mourns the loss of a veteran performer whose career spanned numerous productions, leaving a legacy defined by dedication to her craft and cultural storytelling.
