Nigerian entertainment industry plunges into mourning over sudden death Samuel Oyindobra Egbusonfather of beloved Nollywood star in body and Dakore Egbusson-Akande.
The news broke on Sunday evening, January 4, 2026, when Timmini shared an emotional tribute on his Instagram page. On a somber start to the new year, the award-winning actor posted a series of photos honoring his father, along with a caption that resonated with his thousands of fans.
“I never thought I’d be starting a new year saying something like this… Rest in peace dad,” Timny wrote. “There’s still a lot left unsaid, but I will continue to make you proud.”
a wave of mourning
As soon as the post went up, the “Nollywood family” rallied around the siblings. Famous figures include Funke Akindele, Messi Agbeand Gabriel Afat The comments section was flooded with prayers and words of comfort.
Timini’s sister Dakore is an industry veteran and she is also widely loved by the public. The Egbusson family originally came from bayelsa stateHighly respected in the creative arts, the death of the patriarch marks the beginning of a painful 2026 for them.
legacy of loss
While details about the cause of death have not yet been made public, Timmini’s message was focused on the future – pledging to uphold his father’s legacy. For many fans, this sentence “There is still much left unsaid” A poignant reminder of the complex emotions that come with losing a parent.
Our deepest condolences go out to Timini, Dakore and the entire Egbusson family during this difficult time.
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The video provides background on the life and family of Timini Egbuson, as well as his close relationship with his sister Dakore. loss.
