A Gospel Actress, Evangelist Folasade Aina, popularly known for her role of Iya Fadekemi in Abejoye movie series and ‘Transformational Ranting’, has died on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 in a ghastly accident.
Her first child, Ifeoluwa, who broke the news on Friday said: “with a heavy heart, we regret to announce the passing into glory our dearly beloved wife, mother, sister, friend, Mrs. Aina Folasade Modupe , aged 55 years, which sad event occurred on Wednesday 19th of this month in a motor accident! Announcer The Ainas.”
The news of the actress’ death has been a rude shock to the gospel film industry.
In a statement, the chairman of All Nigeria Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers, ANCEDRAM Lagos Chapter, Evangelist Mayowa Oladeji entitled ANCEDRAM LAGOS STATE MOURNS, stated: “How we wish it is not true. How we wish it is a mere dream and we wake up. We can’t understand why God allows this but who are we to question Him. God’s reason to withdraw her from the stage of life is best known to Him alone. To us, Evangelical Drama industry still needs her, to us, Women and homes still need her ministry. To us, she wasn’t done yet, but to God, it was time for her to quit stage. Good night Mummy Shade Aina, Good night a woman with heart of Gold. Ancedram Lagos State still can’t believe it but all communications have proved it to be true that you have laid down your sword. Good night a woman of valor.”
Mike Bamiloye wrote: “We were there together at the Elders COUPLES BANQUET at Ijebu Ode on Saturday last week, just a week ago. I commented on your Transformational Ranting where you always hive scriptural Counsel since you caught the Vision at the MZI during one of the Refreshers Classes. You began then and you never stopped till you bowed out of the Drama Stage of Life. You have been so zealous and fervent in Drama Ministry attending various film Locations. You have played the Role of IYA FADEKEMI In ABEJOYE Movie Series. Now you bowed out to the Back Stage in Heaven. Good Night, Dear Sister. Go ahead and receive your Rewards of the Great Works Done. God bless your Children and your Great humble Husband.”
Evangelist Folasade Aina was a graduate of Mass Communication at Ogun State Polytechnic and studied Management at Lagos State University.
She was also an alumnus of Mount Zion Institute of Christian Drama. She lived in Lagos but hail from Ijebu Ode in Ogun State.
Evangelist Folasade Aina featured in several Christian movies.
