Ghanaian actor, John Dumelo has taken to social media to announce the heartbreaking news of the passing of Antionette Dumelo, his mother.

According to him, his beloved mother died yesterday, August 15. The cause of her death was revealed.

In a post on Instagram, he wrote: My heart is broken. My dear mother passed away peacefully yesterday….my number one supporter. Heaven has gained an angel.  

John Dumelo’s mother was a retired customs officer.

The news has since been attracting tributes and consolation from the fans and friends of John Dumelo in Nigeria and Ghana.