Nigerian actress Aderounmu Adejumoke, best known for her role as Esther in the popular Funke Akindele series “Jenifa’s Diary,” has died at the age of 40. The news was confirmed by filmmaker Seun Oloketuyi on his Instagram page on Monday, April 8th, 2024.

 

 

Adejumoke’s career began in 2008 with a role in Tunde Kelani’s historical drama film “Arugba,” where she starred alongside Bukky Wright, Bukola Awoyemi, and Segun Adefila. She went on to appear in several other film projects, including “Alakada 2” and “Wings of My Dreams.” Adejumoke was also a multi-talented artist who worked as a presenter and even produced her own show, “The Lounge with Jumoke.”