Dakore Egbuson-Akande: Veteran Nollywood Actress Loses Her Father, Pays Emotional Tribute
- Dakore Egbuson-Akande and her brother Timini Egbuson have lost their father, Samuel Egbuson, in the new year
- The veteran Nollywood actress announced the unfortunate news of her father's passing online on Monday, January 5
- Numerous Ghanaian and Nigerian celebrities sympathised with Dakore Egbuson-Akande on her father's death
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Veteran Nollywood actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande announced the untimely demise of her father, Samuel Egbuson, on Monday, January 5, 2026.
Source: Instagram
The Nigerian actress shared the tragic news of her father's death in an emotional post on her official Instagram page after her younger brother and actor, Timini Egbuson, shared a similar post.
In her post, Dakore announced that the late Samuel Egbuson passed on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at an unknown age. However, she failed to specify the exact cause of his death.
In an emotional tribute, the veteran actress noted that she was devastated by her father's death but was pleased that he was no longer experiencing pain in the world.
Sharing photos of herself and the late Samuel Egbuson, she expressed gratitude to her late father for the memorable moments he shared with her and her siblings throughout their lives.
She wrote:
"My darling #dakorians 🦅💫💋. My dearest Papa passed away on the 1st of January 2026 🥲🥲🥲. Daddy, may your soul rest in perfect peace and power 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️💔💔💔💔💔."
"I’m so totally heartbroken yet glad that you’re free from pain 🥲. I am grateful for the memories and the laughter, your legacy of excellence that you instilled in my siblings and me, your love for music, and looking fly! ❤️❤️❤️✨✨✨."
Dakore also expressed her undying love for her late father, Samuel Egbuson, despite his untimely demise.
The Nollywood actress appealed to her fans and loved ones to pray for her family as they grieved over the loss of her father in a difficult period.
She remarked:
"Despite the complexity of our family, you are immensely loved and missed beyond comprehension. I love you forever and till infinity and beyond."
"Please say a word of prayer for my Dad and our family at this very difficult time as we grieve this devastating loss. 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️❤️ ."
The Instagram post of Dakore Egbuson-Akande announcing her late father Samuel Egbuson's death is below:
Nollywood actress Allwell Ademola dies at 43
The Nigerian film industry was thrown into a state of mourning after veteran actress Allwell Ademola died at the age of 43.
News of the actress's death first broke on Saturday, December 27, 2025, when journalist Seun Oloketuyi shared the tragic news on Facebook.
According to reports from Nollywood producer and actor Stanley Ontop and entertainment platform Yoruba Movie Gist, Ademola died from cardiac arrest.
Source: Instagram
Sources indicate she was rushed to Ancilla Catholic Hospital in Agege, Lagos, but was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Many high-profile Nollywood stars, including Funke Akindele, mourned their colleague's untimely death with emotional tributes on social media.
Allwell Ademola was the granddaughter of Adetokunbo Ademola, who was the former Chief Justice of Nigeria.
The Instagram post announcing Allwell Ademola's passing is below:
Dakore's father's death stirs sad reactions
The news of Dakore's father, Samuel Egbuson's death evoked sad reactions from numerous celebrities, including Stacy Amoateng, Stella Damasus, Akosua Dentaa Amoateng, Patience Ozorkwo, and others who expressed their condolences to the actress and her family.
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments below:
Stacyamoatenggh commented:
"Aww, my deepest condolences, sis."
Stelladamasus wrote:
"May his soul rest in peace. Praying for you and yours. God will give you the strength and comfort you need."
Dentaa_show remarked:
"Oh no. My condolences, sis."
Patienceozokwo said:
"Praying for God's strength and comfort over you 🙏🏾."
Regina Daniels spotted with new rumoured boyfriend
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Regina Daniels was spotted with her new rumoured boyfriend weeks after her separation from her estranged husband, Ned Nwoko.
In a series of photos, the young Nollywood actress and the unknown man were seen having fun at an outdoor park at night.
Regina Daniels' public appearance with her new rumoured boyfriend led to speculations from fans on social media.
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