Dare Babalola
Nollywood actress Faithia Williams announces the passing of her mother in an Instagram post, revealing she died on the eve of her 55th birthday party.
Faithia explained that while she celebrated her birthday on Sunday, she was unaware of the loss.
The actress revealed her mother’s death was kept secret until after her 55th birthday celebration.
In her tribute, Faithia described her mother as her “cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and gist partner,” calling her “an invaluable gift of a mother”.
“Dear friends, it was my 55th birthday on Thursday, February 5. However, I chose to have a party yesterday, Sunday,” she wrote.
“Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party, and the news was cruelly kept away from me.
“The reality of her passing has not totally dawned on me because she was my cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and gist partner wrapped in the invaluable gift of a mother.”
While she did not disclose the cause of death, Faithia and her family requested privacy during “this period of mourning”.
She added that details regarding the burial ceremony will be announced later.
“Whilst I have taken solace in Allah (SWT), the Williams’ family has decided to keep things very private for now,” she wrote.
“Your love and prayers will mean a lot to me and my siblings this period. Burial details will be announced later.”
The loss comes less than two years after the actress announced the death of her father in April 2024.
