Adejumoke Aderonmu, a Nigerian actress popular for her role in television series, Jenifa’s Diary, has passed away.
The circumstances behind her sad death have not been made public.
The sad news of her death was announced by a relative of the late actress on various social media platforms.
Seun Oloketuyi, a prominent celebrity journalist, mentioned that the details surrounding her unexpected death remain unclear.
He wrote:
“A family member of former star of hit series jenifa diary Jumoke Aderonmu has tweeted that the budding Actress is dead, Details are still sketchy. May she find peace with her maker.”
Aderounmu gained widespread recognition for her portrayal of Esther in the renowned television series, Jenifa’s Diary.
Throughout her life, Aderounmu achieved a remarkable feat as the sole Nigerian nominee for the prestigious Best Actress award at the International Film Festival in Dallas, Texas.
This recognition was bestowed upon her for her exceptional performance in a short film produced in 2013.
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Meanwhile, the Federal High Court in Lagos deferred the sentence of embattled cross-dresser Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, until April 9, 2024.
The judge further ordered that he be returned to the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission’s custody until the decision.
Bobrisky previously pleaded guilty to the EFCC’s allegation of abusing the naira.
He informed the court that he was unaware of the legislation of naira abuse and asked the Judge to enable him to utilize his platform to educate Nigerians and the public.
However, Justice Awogboro denied his motion, stating that ignorance of the law was no justification.
He was originally charged with six counts, but two of them were withdrawn after a conversation between the parties.
The charges brought against the crossdresser are:
“Tampering with the sum of N400,000 by spraying the same while dancing at a social event at the IMAX Circle Mall, Lekki, Lagos. The offence was committed on 24 March 2024 and is contrary to and punishable under Section 21(1) of the Central Bank Act 2007.
“In count two, Bobrisky, between July and August 2023 at Aja Junction, Ikorodu, also tampered with another sum of N50,000 by spraying the same at a social event while dancing.
“In count three, Bobrisky, in December 2023 at White Steve Event Hall, Ikeja also sprayed and tampered with another sum of N20,000 while dancing.
“Count four also accused Bobrisky of spraying and tampering with another sum of N20,000 while dancing at another event in Oniru, Victoria Island.
“In count five, Bobrisky, while trading under the name and style of Bob Express between 1 September 2021 and 4 April 2024 in Lagos, failed to submit to the Special Control Unit Against Money Laundering a declaration of the activities of the said company, (Bob Express), within which period the total sum of N127. 7m was paid into the company account domiciled with Ecobank.
“In count six, Bobrisky is also accused of failing to submit a declaration of the activities of the company within the same period when another N53 million was paid into the company’s account, thereby committing an offence contrary to Section 6(1)(a), and Section 19(1) (f) of the Money Laundering (Prevention And Prohibition) Act and punishable under Section 19 (2) (b) of the same Act.”
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