Faithia Williams loses mother one day after actress’ 55th birthday

Popular Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has announced the death of her mother, describing the loss as a deeply painful experience.

Faithia disclosed this in a post shared on her Instagram page on Monday, February 9, 2026.

She revealed that her mother died on the eve of the birthday party organised to mark her 55th birthday.

The actress explained that although her birthday fell on Thursday, February 5, she held a celebration on Sunday, February 8, unaware that her mother had already passed away.

Faithia described her late mother as her biggest supporter, prayer partner, confidant and closest friend, adding that the reality of the loss had not fully settled in.

Faithia wrote: “Dear friends, it was my 55th birthday on Thursday, February 5. However, I chose to have a party yesterday, Sunday.

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“Unbeknownst to me, my beloved mother died on the eve of my party and the news was cruelly kept away from me.

“The reality of her passing has not totally dawned on me because she was my cheerleader, prayer warrior, best friend, and gist partner wrapped in the invaluable gift of a mother.

“Whilst I have taken solace in Allah (SWT), the Williams’ family has decided to keep things very private for now.

“Your love and prayers will mean a lot to me and my siblings this period.

“Burial details will be announced later.”

The loss comes less than two years after Faithia announced the death of her father in April 2024.

The Star