It is a tough time for Nollywood actress Kemi Korede as she loses her sister.
In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, she revealed that Saturday, April 25th, makes it 8 days since she lost her elder sister. She said not a single moment has gone by without the weight of that reality resting heavily on her heart.
Korede said the pain is deep, the silence she left behind is loud, and the memories they shared now feel even more precious and irreplaceable.
She appreciated all who stood by her and her family and prayed that her sister’s soul continue to rest in peace.
“Today makes it exactly 8 days since I lost my beloved elder sister to the cold hands of death… and not a single moment has gone by without the weight of that reality resting heavily on my heart. The pain is deep, the silence she left behind is loud, and the memories we shared now feel even more precious and irreplaceable.
She wasn’t just my sister; she was my guide, my protector, my confidant, and one of the strongest pillars in my life. Her love was constant, her presence comforting, and her absence has created a void that words can hardly describe. Some days feel unreal, like I’m still waiting to hear her voice or see her smile again. Grief has a way of reminding you how deeply you loved, and I truly loved her with all of me.
In the midst of this painful time, I want to sincerely appreciate every single person who has stood by my family and me. To those who called, sent messages, prayed for us, and showed up physically to support us, you have no idea how much your presence and kindness meant. Every visit, every word of comfort, every act of love has helped us carry this burden, even if just a little. We do not take any of it for granted.
Grief is not a journey with a clear path, but with the love and support I’ve received, I am reminded that I am not alone. As we continue to mourn, we also choose to celebrate the beautiful life she lived, the love she gave, and the memories that will forever remain in our hearts.
May her soul continue to rest in perfect peace. She will always be loved, always be missed, and never be forgotten.
Thank you all once again for standing with me during this incredibly difficult time”.
Joke Silva had lost her elder brother, John Olabiyi Silva, aged 73. She described the deceased as easy-going and prayed that his soul rest in peace.
Also, last year, Yoruba actress Joke Jigan, had lost her sister, Lizzy. She shared photos of herself and the deceased, questioning why death is everywhere as she contemplated logging off from social media. Mourning her sister, she told her to rest in peace.
Talent manager, Ubi Franklin had lost his sister. Describing her death as one of the biggest losses of his life, he revealed that his sister was the one who birthed the Ubi Franklin the public knows and opened his eyes to what life truly is. He described her as one of the kindest souls he had ever known and expressed how blessed he was to call her his sister.