Nollywood actress, Nimmy Ferrari, is dead

Nigerian actress and social media influencer, Nimota Adesanya, popularly known as Nimmy Ferrari, has died.

Her death was confirmed by fellow actress, Kemisola Kemity Apesin, in an Instagram post on Sunday.

“Everybody is back home; we left only you, IDERA Nimmyferrari. It is well,” Apesin wrote, suggesting that the actress had been left behind after friends and colleagues returned from what appeared to be a funeral gathering.

Tributes have since flooded the comment section of the post, with colleagues and friends mourning the actress.

Actresses Victoria Kolawole and Dada Tolani posted heart emojis, while Adeola Adewoyin urged Kemity to remain strong.

Actor Jigan Babaoja wrote, “May her soul rest peacefully,” while Biola Adekunle added, “It is well,” accompanied by a crying emoji.

The exact cause of Nimmy Ferrari’s death had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.

However, unverified reports indicated that she died from complications following surgery to remove fibroids.

Videos circulating online also showed family members carrying her remains for burial. The burial reportedly took place in the Sagamu area of Ogun State.

Nimmy Ferrari rose to prominence through her street-style vox pop interviews and collaborations with actors, where she discussed their experiences in Nollywood.

She was reportedly in her late 20s at the time of her death.