Timini, Dakore Lay Father to Rest in Private Ceremony

Nollywood star Timini Egbuson and his sister, the acclaimed actress Dakore Egbuson-Akande, have finally laid their father, Samuel Oyindobra Egbuson, to rest. The somber event, which took place on Friday, February 6, 2026, followed a month of mourning for the family after the patriarch passed away on New Year’s Day. In an industry known for its loud celebrations, the siblings opted for a quiet, low-key burial ceremony attended only by their inner circle.

Taking to his Instagram page, Timini shared intimate glimpses of the final farewell, posting photos of the family dressed in white—a traditional symbol of a life well-lived. “We said our final goodbyes. Rest well, Papa. Your strength and love will always guide me,” he wrote. The actor had previously expressed his shock at beginning 2026 with such a devastating loss, noting that there was “so much left unsaid” between him and his father.

The burial comes on the heels of a revealing interview Timini granted to Jay On Air, where he opened up about the personal toll his rapid rise to fame has taken. Reflecting on the “hidden cost of chasing greatness,” the actor confessed that his obsession with work and financial security led to the loss of a woman he truly believes was his “soulmate.” He admitted that he once viewed providing money as the ultimate expression of love, a mindset that eventually drove her away.

During the conversation, Timini explained that the woman simply wanted his presence and emotional engagement, things he was too “busy” to provide while building his brand. “She’s married now,” he revealed with a touch of melancholy, adding that he used to expect his partner to understand his constant absence as a sacrifice for their future. The experience has since reshaped his perspective, leading him to realize that being a “provider” means little if you are physically and emotionally absent.

Dakore also paid a heartfelt tribute to their father, describing herself as “totally heartbroken yet glad that he’s free from pain.” She thanked him for instilling a “legacy of excellence” and a deep love for music in his children. Despite what both siblings alluded to as “complex family dynamics,” they have remained united in their grief, using the burial as a moment of reconciliation with the past.

The loss of their father seems to have sparked a period of deep introspection for Timini, who is arguably the most recognizable leading man in Nollywood today. He admitted that losing a parent for the first time has forced him to reevaluate his priorities for 2026. While he once prioritized the “hustle” above all else, the actor now says he is looking to build a life that values connection as much as it does the spotlight.

As the Egbuson family retreats to heal, Timini’s fans have flooded his social media with messages of support. For the actor, the death of his father and the lingering regret over his “soulmate” appear to be two sides of the same coin—a reminder that time is the one currency that cannot be earned back. Moving forward, the “Jagaban” of Nollywood seems determined to make his father proud, not just through his films, but through the man he is becoming off-camera.