Nigeria, Aug. 1 -- Actress Omotola Odunsi, known as Motola the Actor, is dead.

Her colleagues in the movie industry broke the news of her death on their social media handles on Friday.

Actors Akinola 'Segbowe' Akano and Odunlade Adekola confirmed the actress's demise and paid tribute to her.

While the cause of her death was unknown as of press time, Segbowe shared his last WhatsApp conversation with the actress.

In the screenshot, Motola the Actor, confirmed she had been indisposed for some time but told Segbowe she was back on her feet.

Segbowe prayed for the late actress and thanked God for her life.

"Motola! Strange, but I tried checking on you at the wee hours of that morning. You said you were fine and back. This is a rude shoc...