“I Rise Again”: Peju Ogunmola Announces Comeback After Son’s Passing (Video)

Nollywood actress Peju Ogunmola has spoken publicly for the first time since the heartbreaking loss of her only son, Ayomikun, announcing her emotional return to the movie industry.

In September, the veteran actress lost her son after a brief illness in Ibadan, a development the family confirmed through spokesperson Yemi Amodu, who dismissed rumours of any other cause and revealed he had since been buried.

As a new month begins, Peju took to her Instagram page in an emotional video on Saturday, reflecting on grief, healing, and gratitude while revealing her decision to return to work.

“A new month, a new dawn.
The past months have been heavy, but your love, prayers, and condolences have carried me through the storm.
Today I rise, stronger, grateful, and ready to embrace my passion again.
The screens have missed me… and I’m back, doing what I love most”.

Expressing deep appreciation to the public, she added:
“To my dearest fans, colleagues, family and supporters across the world, since the last two months ago that lost my son, I’ve been in pain and bitterness, but as I was in that state, the whole world made me know that they are all behind me. I saw the love you showed my, I felt your prayers, and your care. From the bottom of my heart, I want to say a very big thank you to everyone across the world, I appreciate it.

A gospel song says, ‘when it pleases us, you are the most high, and when it doesn’t please us, you are the most high God.’ I have surrendered all to God completely. Thank you so much, I appreciate.

Today, I rise again, not because the pain is gone, but because I know Ayomikun would want me to. My passion calls and it is time for me to return back to the screen where I belong to. To all filmmakers, directors, producers and my industry colleagues out there, I’m back stronger and wiser.”

Her return has generated a wave of emotional reactions from fans and colleagues, many offering prayers and support.

Below are some reactions:
@callmetunde_: “Peju Ogunmola’s words hit hard, turning pain into purpose takes real courage. 🥹❤️”

@Samlech77: “In the theatre of life, you have played every role with excellence; today, you script the most powerful one yet… The curtain never falls on a legend. We honour you both.”

@PerpyR: “The Lord is your strength ma! Keep moving, keep healing!”

@Usmanashafe: “I pray God gives her strength and peace to carry on 🙏🏽🙏🏽”

@EMMYDEFI7: “It not easy loosing her only child… I pray nobody has to go through these pain. May the Good Lord continually strengthen her.”

@Abdulsalam5476: “May her son’s soul rest in perfect peace… May God be with you, mummy. We love you.”

@John1Badge: “Behind this speech is a very heavy heart… may God console her and grant her fortitude to bear the irreplaceable loss.”

@Bayoor_: “Life really turns everyone to fighter… Terrible things will happen, but we’ve got to fight our way out always. Happy for her… She is such a fighter 💪”

The actress and her husband, veteran actor Sunday Omobolanle (Papi Luwe), earlier received solidarity visits from notable Nollywood figures, including Dele Odule, Ronke Odusanya, Bimbo Oshin, Fausat Balogun and others, who gathered to comfort the grieving family.

Peju Ogunmola’s resilience mirrors the journey of several entertainers who have recently faced similar losses, reminding the industry and her fans that healing takes time — and community matters.

Her return to Nollywood marks a powerful emotional step forward, honouring her son’s memory while embracing the craft that has defined her decades-long career.

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