Actress Stella Damasus has paid a deeply emotional tribute to her late husband, Jaiye Aboderin, 21 years after his passing, as she joined their two daughters to receive his posthumous award at the AMAN Awards.
The 47-year-old shared a touching video on Instagram on Wednesday, showing her daughters delivering a heartfelt speech on stage as they accepted the honour on behalf of their father.
In her caption, Stella wrote:
“21 years later, and we will continue to keep your legacy alive. I know you’d be so proud of how the girls have turned out.
I give all glory to God because He genuinely gave us two amazing, beautiful, intelligent, and supportive girls. Jaiyejeje Aboderin, we love you forever, and we miss you so much. May his soul continue to rest in peace. Thank you to @amanawards for honoring him with this posthumous award.”
The video also captured Stella greeting several notable personalities, including Bovi, Obi Cubana, Ali Baba, Frederick Leonard and Don Jazzy, during the ceremony.
The Artiste Managers Association in Nigeria (AMAN) Awards celebrates individuals whose contributions have profoundly shaped Nigeria’s creative landscape. The initiative recognises excellence across music, film, fashion, visual arts and more, while promoting innovation and professionalism within the industry.
Jaiye Aboderin—singer, businessman, and co-founder of the band Synergy—died suddenly on December 3, 2004, at the age of 33 after collapsing during a basketball game. His death left a lasting impact on Stella and their daughters, Angelica and Isabel, who have continued to honour his legacy over the years.
