Big Brother Naija reality star Hermes Iyele has announced the demise of his mother, Isioma Phebian Iyele.
The reality star, via his Instagram page, announced that his mother had died on the 5th of November 2024. He stated that he was making the announcement public so he could properly start his grief and also because he currently lacks the strength or capacity to handle the situation. He urged the public to pray for them as well as assist them.
Hermes revealed that he was on a work trip when he got the news of her demise, and he is trying as much as he can to function in the regard of duty that has brought him here whilst trying to do his part of what needs to be done to see this tragedy through.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I’d like to make public the passing of my beloved mum, ISIOMA PHEBIAN IYELE, on the 5th of November 2024. I’m doing this so I can properly start my grief and also because I currently lack the strength or capacity(mentally and finance-wise) to handle this situation. Pls pray for my siblings and I. Pls support us in all the ways you can.
I’m currently on a work trip and got the news in transit, I’m trying as much as I can to function in the regard of duty that has brought me here whilst trying to do my part of what needs to be done to see this tragedy through, so pls be patient with me as I won’t be able to respond to calls and texts for the time being. We will start the burial process as soon as I’m back.
Love and light always”.
In September, Popular skit maker Nasty Blaq lost his mother. In a brief post, Nasty Blaq prayed that God give him the strength to heal as he noted how his mother’s death was a great loss to his family.
Back in May, singer Chinedu Okoli, better known as Flavour, had lost his beloved father. The singer made the sad news known on his Twitter page, with a touching throwback video of him singing to his father. In his caption, he called his father Papa Ijele and told him to rest well.
In May, actress, Faithia Williams had lost her father. She announced his demise on her Instagram page, as she expressed sadness over his death and prayed his soul rests in peace. The likes of Tawa Ajisefinni, Foluke Daramola Salako, Bimpe Akintunde, Joke Silva, Yinka Quadri, and others consoled her.
In December of 2023, Chizzy Alichi lost her dear father, which led her to a social media break down. She revealed how his death had turned her life upside down, as she over his inability to carry his grandchildren.
Actress, Mimi Orjiekwe had also lost her beloved father, Ozo Dr Thomas Chukwuike Orjiekwe, after a brief illness. In a press statement, she expressed how words alone can’t express the extent of the hurt they felt following his transition and how badly she will miss him.
To add to it, Mercy Johnson Okojie lamented as she announced the death of her father, describing it as the greatest pain. The mother of four vowed to keep asking God for the rest of her life why he took her father’s life.