Popular Actress Aunty Ajara is dead

Popular Nollywood actress Ajara, fondly known as Aunty Ajara, has passed away after a brief battle with a liver-related illness.

A medical doctor confirmed her death to her family earlier on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The sad news was announced in a viral video shared on social media by her elder brother, Ridwan Lazeez, who expressed gratitude to members of the public for their prayers and financial support during the actress’ illness.

Confirming the development via her Instagram page, actress Mama No Network wrote:

“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.”

NUJ FTC reports that Aunty Ajara died just days after several of her colleagues took to social media to solicit funds to support her medical treatment.

Her death has since sparked an outpouring of tributes from fans, colleagues and members of the entertainment industry, who described her as a talented actress whose roles left lasting impressions on Nigerian audiences.