BBNaija’s Hermes announces the passing away of his mother

Calls for support from fans

The latest tragic incident that occurred in the BBNaija community happened when one of the stars of the show, Hermes Iyele, lost his mother. After painting the screens with his colorful character and weird fashion following his time in a reality show, Hermes has been struggling with sorrow over losing his dear mom, Isioma Phebian Iyele.

On November 6, 2024, he penned down this message on his Instagram account

Hermes

“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I’d like to make public the passing of my beloved mum Isioma Phebian Iyele on the 5th of November 2024”

The loss that Hermes had to go through was well explained in his post by showing the emotional impact of this loss. He said,

“I’m doing this so I can properly start my grief and also because I currently lack the strength or capacity (mentally and finance-wise) to handle this situation. Pls pray for my siblings and I. Pls support us in all the ways you can”

The passing on of Hermes’s mother was tragic news that stirred the BBNaija community. Fans, friends, and other celebrities never left his page without typing their condolences and words of support. This is a pleasant demonstration that people can support their idols closely and passionately. Such relationships can help to open other forms of support in the periods of sorrow too.

It was also noted that Hermes went on a work trip when he got the dreadful news.

He said,

“I’m currently on a work trip and got the news in transit. I’m trying as much as I can to function in the regard of duty that has brought me here whilst trying to do my part of what needs to be done to see this tragedy through”

It has been observed that the response from the community is most favorable; people are ready to stand by Hermes at this testing time. The BBNaija family is one that is characterized by unity and support, and this has shown the compassionate unity that comes with dwelling in a community, especially during such a poignant time.

This is not the first time Hermes has reached out to his fans, appealing for them to be patient with him, saying that he cannot answer calls or respond to text messages immediately. He wrote:

“Pls be patient with me, as I won’t be able to respond to calls and texts for a while.” I will begin the burial process as soon as I am back”

This request stresses how important it is to remember and to be sensitive when it comes to grieving.

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Symbolically, the death of Hermes’s mother can be viewed as a discourse on the uncertainty of life and the need to appreciate our relationships. In this process of mourning, the fans and the wider BBNaija community will help him through this process of mourning. By telling his story, Hermes pays tribute to his mother and encourages a conversation about suffering as a common experience that requires support. Hermes and his siblings need all the support they can get from fans at such trying time