Nollywood actor and singer Gabriel Afolayan provided emotional support to his brother, Aremu Afolayan, as they laid their mother, Mrs. Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, to rest in Komu, Oyo State.
The solemn event took place on Saturday, November 23, with family and friends gathering to bid farewell to their beloved matriarch. Gabriel was seen comforting his older brother, Aremu, during the burial, showcasing the strong bond between the siblings as they navigated this difficult moment together.
The Afolayan family has received an outpouring of love and prayers from fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry, who have commended their unity during this period of mourning.
When Aremu started crying excessively in front of other guests, the actor grabbed him and dragged him away from the crowd.
While some internet users criticized Aremu for being overly theatrical, others questioned whether he was his mother’s final kid.
The deceased was the mother of filmmaker and actor Kunle Afolayan and Aremu and she died at the age of 80. It was an emotional moment for Aremu as he broke down in tears as his mother was interred on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Aremu’s younger brother Gabriel was present to console him and held him away from the grave area. The older movie star struggled to move freely and was assisted by Gabriel who took him to the car.
In the video shared by City Edge TV, some netizens were disturbed by how Aremu was crying and they said he was being dramatic. Others wondered if he was the last child of his mother.
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Reactions as Gabriel Afolayan consoles Aremu
Check out some of the reactions as Gabriel Afolayan consoles Aremu at his mother’s burial below:
@realnekky__: “Is his mum not old?”
@ojedokunjumoke: “Person mama die, he dey cry, you people say he is dramatic…e ya, werey gan Lori app yi o. Chai.”
@adenike.ashaolu: “You can’t blame him o. I am still crying over my mum’s death after 40years.”
@anuoluwarowtymi: “Some people don’t have parental love. You can see them by their comments.”
@arikeade.2424: “If you think he’s too dramatic kpai your own Mama make dem video you during her burial I wan check something.”
@nawphdesign_atelier: “He is so dramatic.”
@hto_himself: shey Aremu ni last born ni