Nollywood actress and social media influencer, Nimmy Ferrari, has died at the age of 26.
She died few days to the celebration of her newly built house in Sagamu, Ogun State.
The actress, whose real name was Adesanya Nimota Omotolani, was reportedly making preparations for a housewarming ceremony at the property before her sudden death.
News of her passing became public after fellow actress Oluwakemisola Apesin, popularly known as Kemity, shared a mourning message on social media.
The post raised concerns among fans and colleagues, while her immediate younger sister was later reported to have confirmed the actress’ death.
The timing of her death has left many people shocked, especially because Ferrari was said to be preparing to officially celebrate her new home with family, friends and colleagues.
Videos circulating online showed mourners gathered at the property in Sagamu, where funeral activities were reportedly taking place.
The same house that was expected to host her celebration became the place connected with her final burial.
Ferrari was building a name for herself in the Yoruba movie industry and had also gained attention through her activities on social media.
She was known for her work as an actress and content creator and had appeared in several Yoruba films and entertainment projects.
She was also involved in street interviews and other social media content, where she interacted with actors and discussed different issues surrounding Nollywood.
Her death has since triggered reactions from colleagues, friends and fans across the Nigerian entertainment industry.
Many have expressed shock over the loss of the young actress, whose career was still developing.
There have also been reports online linking her death to complications allegedly connected to fibroid surgery.
However, the claim has not been officially confirmed by her family, and no authoritative source has publicly stated that complications from the procedure caused her death.
As a result, the exact circumstances surrounding Ferrari’s death remain unclear.
The actress is survived by family members, including her younger sister.
