Actress Monalisa Stephen, will be buried on Thursday, May 22, at Atan Cemetery in Lagos, according to her family.
TheNewsGuru reports that Monalisa Stephen died on Wednesday, May 13th after battling low blood sugar and internal bleeding.
In a statement posted on her official Instagram account, the family confirmed that the burial will be a private interment ceremony scheduled for noon.
They requested continued prayers and respect for her memory during this difficult time.
“We lay our beloved Monalisa Ayobami Stephen to rest this Thursday, May 22nd, 2025. In honour of her wishes and the family’s, this will be a private ceremony. We ask for continued prayers and respect for her memory during this time. Forever in our hearts,” the statement read.
Monalisa, aged 34, was known for her roles in films such as ‘Breaded Life’ (2021) and ‘Mami Wata’ (2023), and for her passionate advocacy for plus-size women, mental health awareness, and self-love.