Small-sized Nollywood actress, Ajara Lasisi, popularly known as Aunty Ajara, has been laid to rest.
Naija News reports that the thespian was buried on Thursday according to Islamic rite amid tears and prayers from family members, colleagues, and residents of her community.
Videos from the burial ceremony, which surfaced online, showed mourners gathered around Aunty Ajara’s grave as a Muslim cleric conducted the Islamic burial rites.
Her burial marks the final farewell to an actress many described as humble and hardworking, whose contributions to Nollywood will be remembered.
Recall that the movie star had been critically ill, and her colleagues, Wunmi Toriola, Foluke Daramola, Mama Nonetwork and many others had been soliciting donations from the public towards her treatment.
In an Instagram post on Thursday, Nollywood actor, TeeMony, announced that Aunty Ajara had passed away on February 5, 2026.
He expressed appreciation to everyone who had shown the deceased love and stood by her with prayers during her ailing condition.
The post read, “With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved actress, Aunty Ajara. She passed on overnight after a long and courageous battle with illness.
“During this difficult period, Ajara received immense love, prayers, and financial support from kind-hearted people across the world. We are deeply grateful to everyone who stood by her with prayers, contributions, encouragement, and compassion.
“At this moment, we kindly urge family, friends, and the general public to please stop sending money to the previously shared account, as it is no longer required.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, loved ones, and everyone grieving this painful loss. May her soul rest in perfect peace.”
