Gospel filmmaker and drama evangelist, Mike Bamiloye, has mourned the passing of Toluwalope Adegboyega-Alagbe, fondly known as Flora in the Abattoir series.
The talented actress, known for her captivating performances, reportedly passed away on February 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in a December 2024 car accident on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway.
In a heartfelt tribute shared on Facebook on Thursday, Bamiloye described her passing as a transition to eternal rest, reaffirming his unwavering faith in God’s plan and the mission of Christian filmmaking.
“We are soldiers… on the battlefield! Jesus is our commander! When He calls our names, we shall answer a million times!” Bamiloye wrote. Reflecting on her departure, he added, “When you cross over to Heaven, you forget all pains and griefs.
“No shaking! Tolu left a great impact and was called home to heaven! We shall continue till the end!”
Bamiloye, whose ministry has played a pivotal role in gospel drama in Nigeria, declared that the mission of producing faith-based films remains unshaken despite the loss. He emphasized, “The devil cannot touch us without God knowing about it! We will not keep quiet! We move! More Abattoirs! More Abejoyes!!!”
Encouraging his colleagues in the Christian film industry to press forward, he urged, “The rest of us, get up on your feet! Proceed to film locations in towns and villages! Ise sese bere ni! (The work has just begun!) We move!!!”
Flora’s passing comes just months after the death of another Abattoir actor, Moses Korede Are (Baba Gbenro), who passed away in November 2024 and was laid to rest on January 31, 2025.
Meanwhile, PUNCH Online reported that Bamiloye’s son, Joshua, also paid tribute to the late actress in an X (formerly Twitter) post on Wednesday.
“It’s been a few quiet days for me here, still struggling to process the passing of Toluwalope — a fellow drama minister and a light in this world,” Joshua wrote.
“It’s heartbreaking and difficult to understand, but even in our pain, we continue to trust Him. It was a short run but with lasting impact. My heart goes out to her family. I pray the Lord Himself will comfort them beyond what words can express. May His presence strengthen them in this season of grief.”
Gospel actress Tomiwa Samson also shared her tribute on Instagram on Tuesday.
“It is a privilege to have shared beautiful moments with you in this life. You have fought your good fight of faith, and you have finished your race!
“I love and celebrate you now and always, ‘sis mi,’ as you fondly called me. Hmm! See you in heaven, our flower. You will always be our flower.”
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