Stella Damasus and daughters hold memorial service for Jaiye Aboderin 20 years after death [VIDEO]

• Stella Damasus has held a memorial service for her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, 20 years after he passed on.
• The actress took to her Instagram page to share a short video detailing the ceremony.
• Stella Damasus was present at her ex-husband’s grave with their daughters, Angelica and Isabel.

Stella Damasus, a renowned Nollywood actress, has taken to social media to pay a heartfelt tribute to her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, who passed away 20 years ago.

She marked the 20th anniversary of Jaiye Aboderin’s death by visiting his grave with their daughters, Angelica and Isabel.

In a poignant post, Damasus expressed her gratitude to God for the strength to navigate the difficult times following her ex-husband’s demise.

She also acknowledged the enduring presence of Aboderin in their children’s lives, stating that he is “forever in our hearts.”

The emotional tribute sparked an outpouring of condolences and support from fans, friends, and colleagues, who praised Damasus’ resilience and devotion to her late husband.

The post was accompanied by a video showing Stella Damasus and her daughters paying emotional tributes and struggling to hold back tears. She wrote:

“Exactly 20 years ago today, my husband Jaiye Aboderin passed away. 20 years later, with his children grown enough to honour his legacy in the same place, we went back there.

“It was not easy to get through this, but I am grateful to God for strength. Special thanks to my family and friends who joined us and those who couldn’t make it but prayed and called.

“It is well with us. Jaiye is forever in our hearts. May his soul continue to rest in peace.”

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Aboderin’s passing on December 3, 2004, sent shockwaves through the Nigerian entertainment industry, and his memory continues to be celebrated by those who knew him.

Damasus married her first husband, Jaiye Aboderin, in 1999 when she was 21. The couple had two daughters before Jaiye died suddenly from a heart attack in December 2004.

Damasus remarried in 2007, this time to Emeka Nzeribe. The marriage lasted for seven months before they mutually agreed to divorce.

In 2011, she became associated with multiple award-winning Nollywood producer & director Daniel Ademinokan; this eventually led to a separation in 2020 and a subsequent divorce.

Their relationship sparked a lot of controversy because both parties never publicly admitted to be dating, engaged or even married until 2014.