Actor and filmmaker Muyiwa Ademola has spoken out about missing the burial of his cousin Allwell Ademola, in Lagos.

In a social media post, Ademola revealed he was abroad and unable to return in time for the ceremony.

Allwell Ademola was laid to rest on January 9 at a Yaba cemetery with many prominent Yoruba film industry figures in attendance.

“It’s a final goodbye, Couz. The hardest part is not being in the country to witness your final journey home. Your passing is another painful reminder that tomorrow is never guaranteed.

“Each day we live brings us closer to our final day, and each birthday takes us nearer to the last. May we live long, amen. Sun re o Omo Oba EniObanke Ademola, bami ki baba mi Awofe Ademola, ki Uncle Adetokunbo Ademola… o digba o! O di gbere!”, he wrote.

Social media users have sent condolences to the Ademola family following his post.