Mide Martins pens heartfelt tribute to late mother Funmi after Iya movie success
Mide Martins has shared an emotional tribute to her late mother Funmi on Instagram, reflecting on her lasting legacy. This heartfelt message comes after the success of her latest film, 'Iya.'
- Nollywood actress Mide Martins posted a heartfelt tribute to her late mother, veteran actress Funmi Martins, on Instagram
- Funmi Martins passed away on May 6, 2002, at the age of 38, leaving behind a lasting legacy
- Mide's emotional words moved fans and colleagues to share their own memories of the beloved actress in the comments
Nollywood actress Mide Martins has taken to Instagram to honour the memory of her late mother, veteran actress Funmi Martins, in a deeply personal tribute that moved many of her followers.
In the post shared on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, Mide addressed her mother directly, calling her "Iya mi Oluwafunmilayo Anike" and declaring that she could still feel her spirit and see her handwork in her life.
"Thank you for never leaving me alone, thank you always watching my back ever since, thank you for paving ways for me, I couldn't have made it this far without your love and protection anike mi," she wrote, asking fans to say a prayer for "my pillar, my backbone, my dear mama."
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Who Was Funmi Martins?
Funmi Martins was a celebrated Yoruba Nollywood actress who died on May 6, 2002, at only 38 years old, following a cardiac arrest. Her death was widely described as a shock to the Nigerian film industry, and she left behind a legacy that her daughter Mide has continued to build upon in the decades since.
Mide, who has gone on to become one of the most recognisable faces in Yoruba cinema, has spoken about her mother's influence on her life and career on several occasions. This latest tribute reflects just how deeply that loss still resonates more than two decades later.
The heartfelt tribute comes following her latest feat in the movie industry.
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