Nollywood actress, Mide Martins paid a tribute to her late mother, Funmi Martins on Saturday.
She wrote ; REST ON MY MAMA!!! ????????????
21 YEARS REMEMBRANCE OF LATE FUNMI MARTINS
MAY YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL CONTINUE TO IN PEACEYOU WILL FOREVER REMAIN ALIVE IN OUR HEARTS
OLUWAFUNMILAYO FLORENCE ANIKE MARTINS….
LOVE YOU TILL ETERNITY MY MOTHER
The late Funmi Martins was a talented actress who was loved by a lot of viewers. She started her career in 1993; she featured in her first movie titled Nemesis directed by Fidelis Duker. During her career, Funmi Martins featured in a lot of movies. Some of her most notable works include Eto Mi, Pelumi, Ija Omode, Eru Eleru and many others. Funmi Martins’ first Yoruba movie was done under the tutelage of veteran actor, Alhaji Adebayo Salami, widely known as Oga Bello.
The late Funmi Martins would not be forgotten in a hurry. She was born in September 1963 and died on the 6th of May 2002. She was a shining star in the movie industry during her life time.
The actress was known for her beauty and charm in the movie industry. It is safe to say that many of Funmi Martins’ fans transferred the love they had for the veteran during her life time to her daughter, Mide Martins, who is currently making waves in the movie industry. Mide remembers her mother every year by writing a tribute to her.