Abimbola, the widow of the late investigative broadcaster and storyteller Kola Olawuyi, has died, 19 years after her husband—known for his programme ‘Nnkan Nbe’—passed away.
Abimbola, the widow of the late investigative broadcaster and storyteller Kola Olawuyi, has died. She passed away 19 years after her husband, who was famed for his programme ‘Nnkan Nbe’—a show that explored eerie and captivating topics, including the supernatural.
Yomi Ayano, a former colleague of the late broadcaster, confirmed the death of his late boss’s widow in a statement posted on his Facebook page on Tuesday. Mr Ayano, who did not disclose the cause of Abimbola’s death, confirmed she passed away on Monday.
He writes: “Yes, it is true. The wife of my late boss, Akolawole Olawuyi, Pastor (Mrs) Taiwo Abimbola Olawuyi, joined her husband on 6 July 2026.
“Thanks to all the friends and followers of Nkan Nla, and all the associates of our former Kolbim Communication Ltd and Irinkerindo Arole Akolawole Olawuyi programmes, who have been calling me for confirmation.
“May her soul rest in peace.
” Please await further genuine information from us.”
PM News reported on Tuesday that a family source described Abimbola as the pillar of the household. The source said she assumed the responsibilities left behind following her husband’s death.
According to the source, the late Abimbola, a pastor, was a dedicated mother whose resilience, calm strength, and steadfast commitment held the family together throughout the difficult years that followed the veteran journalist’s passing. The source added that her death has left relatives, friends and well-wishers grieving, noting that funeral arrangements would be announced later.
“Her death is truly painful. She had been taking care of the family and the four children left by her husband, Kola Olawuyi, and now the children are orphans. Only God knows what lies ahead for them. I am deeply pained,” PM News quoted the source as saying.
In a 2018 interview with Asabe Afrika TV, the late Abimbola reflected that life had not been easy since the death of her husband. She said she remained grateful to God for giving her the strength to persevere and continue the ministry established by the late broadcaster.
Olawuyi, who grew up in Ibadan, Oyo State, was born to Williams Inaolaji Olawuyi and Alhaja Olawuyi. He built a distinguished career at the Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria, where he introduced the influential programme ‘Ìrírí Ayé’ in 1992. The programme created a distinct identity in Nigerian broadcasting and soon attracted a large audience.
Before his death, Olawuyi was nearing the completion of a Master’s degree in Communication Arts at the University of Ibadan. She is survived by their four children.
