Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe is going through one of the toughest moments of her life after losing her beloved mother, Abisola Grace Owodunni.
The heartbroken actress broke the news to her fans on Instagram yesterday, September 24th, sharing a simple but powerful post with candle and heart emojis that spoke volumes about her grief.
She chose not to share details about when or how her mother passed away, keeping those painful moments private.
For those who knew her, Abisola Grace Owodunni was much more than just a mother, she was the backbone of her family.
The respected businesswoman ran a successful supermarket and was known throughout her community for her strong character.
Friends and family remember her as someone who could be tough when necessary but whose love for her children was unmistakable.
Mercy has always been open about how much her mother shaped who she became.
In past interviews, she’s credited her mom with teaching her the values that carried her through life – sacrifice, putting others first, and never giving up no matter how hard things get.
These lessons clearly paid off as Mercy built her successful acting career.
This loss comes at what’s already been a challenging time for the actress.
Just nine months ago, she watched helplessly as fire tore through her Lagos home on December 3rd, 2024.
While thankfully no one was hurt, Mercy described the experience as devastating when she shared videos of the damage with her followers.
The timing was particularly cruel – the fire happened just a week before her movie “Thin Line” premiered on December 10th.
Despite everything she was dealing with, Mercy pushed through and the premiere was a success, drawing big names like Iyabo Ojo and Uzor Arukwe.
Now, as news of her mother’s death spreads across social media, the Nollywood community is rallying around one of their own.
Fellow actors, fans, and friends are flooding her comments with prayers, condolences, and messages of support.
