It is a somber time for those who knew and loved the fast-rising actress, Gbemi Anjola, as she is laid to rest. The Nollywood actress, whose real name is Ariyo Oluwakemisola Apesin, known as Kemity, has shared videos from the funeral online. In the footage, everyone present at the service wore solemn expressions as they said goodbye to the movie star.

According to VistaNaij Media, Gbemi Anjola died on Friday, the 24th of March, 2023, after battling ovarian cancer for an extended period. The actress was diagnosed with the disease in 2021, and she traveled to Dubai, UAE, for six months of chemotherapy.

After completing her medical treatment in Dubai, Gbemi returned to Nigeria, cancer-free. However, on Friday, the 25th of March, 2023, she complained of memory loss and a headache. She was immediately taken to the hospital, but unfortunately, Gbemi was pronounced dead.

The tragic news was shared by the late actor’s colleagues, Itele and Zainab Balogun, who mourned her on their Instagram pages. Many others have also taken to their respective social media accounts to pay their respects to the actress.

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