Ajara Lasisi, fondly known as Aunty Ajara, was a popular Nollywood actress celebrated for her petite stature, infectious energy, and memorable roles in Yoruba-language films and skits.
Her death on Thursday, February 5, after a prolonged illness, has triggered an outpouring of grief across the Nigerian film industry and beyond.
Here are six key things to know about the late actress:
1. Ajara Lasisi was her real name, but she was widely known and loved as Aunty Ajara.
The nickname reflected her warm, humorous, and relatable screen persona, which endeared her to audiences despite — and often because of — her small physical frame.
2. She battled serious health challenges in the months leading up to her death.
Reports varied on the exact nature of her illness, with references to liver and kidney complications. In December 2025, her condition drew renewed concern after it emerged that she was pregnant, prompting urgent appeals for financial support to aid her medical treatment.
3. Aunty Ajara once shared a deeply traumatic personal experience that shaped her life.
In a 2024 interview on the Wasila Coded podcast hosted by Bimpe Akintunde, she revealed that she was sexually assaulted by an acquaintance linked to her family. The incident resulted in an unplanned pregnancy, a cesarean delivery, and the heartbreaking loss of the baby just three days after birth.
4. During her illness, the Nollywood community rallied strongly around her.
Colleagues including Mama Nonetwork, Wumi Toriola, Mide Martins, and others mobilised public fundraising and prayers in a bid to save her life. After her passing, her elder brother, Ridwan Lasisi, expressed appreciation for the support while asking the public to discontinue donations.
5. Despite her struggles, she was widely admired for her resilience and positive spirit.
Colleagues and fans described her as vibrant, talented, and full of life — someone who remained joyful and committed to her craft even in difficult times.
6. Following her death, tributes poured in from across the entertainment industry, celebrating her impact and personality.
Announced by family members and industry figures, her passing was described as a painful loss after a courageous fight. Many remember her as a beloved actress whose presence brought laughter and warmth to Nollywood.morous, and relatable screen persona, which endeared her to audiences despite — and often because of — her small physical frame. See More
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