He wrote, “It is hard to accept, but she surely lived a good life. Our mother, Maami Omoladun Ayanladun Afolayan, has gone to rest (1943-2024). She is survived by her children and grandchildren. Please keep us in your prayers. Omo re a gbeyin gbogbo wa.”
Kunle's brother, actor Gabriel Afolayan, also shared his grief, stating, “Home is not cool. We lost a very dear one. You’ll be greatly missed, big mummy (Iya Oyo). We all love you to bits. I will miss my gist and dance partner. Rest on #maami. Big love to my sibs #kunleafo #aremumimostwantedlikecrudeoil.”
On a brighter note, Kunle Afolayan announced that Netflix has officially approved another season of *Anikulapo: Rise of the Spectre*. He shared this thrilling update on Instagram, introducing an impressive cast for the new season, which will feature former Big Brother Naija contestant Okusaga Adeoluwa in his Netflix debut, along with popular content creators Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori (Kiki) and Mr. Macaroni.
The upcoming season will also include Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui, former Big Brother Africa housemate Tayo Faniran, and several Nollywood veterans like Saidi Balogun, Jide Awobona, Joke Muyiwa, Salami, Oyewole Abija, Rotimi Salami, and Antar Laniyan. Additionally, Portuguese actors Pedro Teixeira and Hugo Nicolau, along with rising stars such as TikTok sensation Tiago Ishola (Oyiboibile), Shushu Abubakar, and Adejoke Adeyooba, are also set to join the cast.