Faithia Williams loses mother days after 55th birthday celebration

• Actress says family hid news of her mother’s death until after her birthday
• Mother passed away on the eve of the February 5 celebration
• Colleagues and fans flood her with condolences

Nollywood actress Faithia Williams has announced the death of her mother, revealing that the loss was kept from her until after she celebrated her 55th birthday.

In a post shared on Instagram on Monday, the actress said her mother passed away on the eve of her birthday party on Thursday, February 5, but the news was withheld to spare her from heartbreak during the celebration. She said she only found out afterward, a discovery that left her struggling to process the reality of the loss.

Faithia described her mother as a central figure in her life, someone who offered constant emotional support, prayers, and companionship. She said the weight of the loss has not yet fully settled in, adding that she is still trying to come to terms with the sudden absence.

A birthday celebration followed by unexpected grief

The actress explained that while she was surrounded by love and goodwill during her birthday, her family was already mourning quietly. She said learning afterward that her mother had died just before the celebration made the moment especially painful, as the joy of the occasion quickly gave way to grief.

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She added that despite the shock, she is drawing strength from her faith and from the memories she shared with her mother, whom she described as her biggest supporter and closest confidant.

Nollywood colleagues and fans rally around her

Following her announcement, messages of condolence poured in from fellow actors and fans across the entertainment industry, many offering prayers and words of encouragement. Faithia said her family has chosen to keep burial arrangements private for now and will announce details later, while asking the public to continue to keep them in their prayers.