Deyemi Okanlowon used Instagram to share his sorrow over Aderounmu Adejumoke’s dying. Her death has plunged Nollywood into mourning.
In the post he made, Deyemi shared a recorded conversation between him and Adejumoke from November. He texted her, saying that her thought crossed his mind, and that is why he reached out. Adejumoke replied by asking after his kids, and saying that she would also make out time to reach out to him.
The caption that Deyemi Okanlowon wrote said, “Death brings everything into perspective often times helping us see how trivial some of the things we concern ourselves with are.
Jumoke I am so so sorry, I thought we had all the time in the world and really should have just called. Goodbye my dear friend. We will continue the conversations in a better place! Pls pick up the phone and call someone you love today..”
It is evident that Deyemi and Adejumoke maintained a level of friendship beyond their work as actors.
In his comment section, Deyemi’s fans sent words of encouragement and expressed their shock over her death. Here are some of the comments;
therealfemi wrote, “This is sad. May her soul through the mercy of God Rest In Peace”
iamchugo wrote, “Her voice was so sad and shaky…omg!!!”
kingphranky wrote, “She was dealing with alot she was probably depressed. Her voice was shaky she was probably ashamed and couldn’t ask for help ( c we God rest your soul my love”
_josephmomodu wrote, “Jumokeeee it’s so long I saw her onscreen chai death”
therealveev wrote, “She sounded like she had been through a lot a a May you find eternal rest in the arms of the Almighty.”
kehindebankole wrote, “Oh Lord! I am glad you reached out. May her soul rest well.”
gracecakesparlourenugu wrote, “Pick up the phone and call someone today soul rest in the Lord.”