UPDATE – Amid Tears Late Moji Olaiya’s Body set to Arrive Nigeria soon, to be buried at Ikoyi Cemetery

Following the painful demise of top Nollywood actress Moji Olaiya in Canada, her body will soon arrive home for a befitting burial.

It could be recalled that the movie thespian passed away on Thursday, May 18, in an undisclosed hospital in Canada just two months after she delivered her second baby girl.

Ever since the news of her demise hit the internet, many of her colleagues still find it hard to believe that she is no more. Even at that, her colleagues have come out to honor her in many ways. Such was the case of actress Toyin Aimakhu and Ronke Oshodi-Oke.

Late Moji Olaiya

These two actresses paid tribute to their late colleague at their movie premieres as they stepped out with swollen eyes and no makeup on their faces.. This shows that Moji is definitely a big loss to the movie industry.

Following the payment of $15,000 (about N6 million) by former governor of Lagos state and APC chieftain, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu the remains of Moji Olaiya was brought back home.

Confirming where she would be buried, her colleague and the Press Secretary of late Moji’s burial committee, Yomi Fabiyi took to his Instagram handle to reveal that she would be buried at the Ebony Vault, Ikoyi Cemetery, Lagos.

He posted her picture with the caption:

“UPDATES:

It is CONFIRMED that the remain of the Late thespian Moji Olaiya upon arrival from Canada will be buried at EBONY VAULT at Ikoyi Cemetery, Lagos. The immigration procedure for the return of the body and child to Nigeria is at an advance stage, all documents secured and we shall loose no time to give exact details as soon as we have a green light from Canada.

We appreciate your understanding and patience so far. T-SHIRT to wear on the day of the burial is now available for N1,500( get yours asap as limited copies are available)To get yours, pls call Taiwo Banky on 0803 474 0982) or Shade Oliwo on 0802 319 8754) or attend her house for purchase yours. (You can also get yours on the day of the Memorial and Artiste Night when announced).

NO RETURN DATE ANNOUNCED YET, PLS DO NOT SPECULATE OR MISLEAD THE PUBLIC. The family appreciates the media, friends, colleagues and fans for their continued love and patience so far. Kind regards.”

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