Omoniyi Sulaiman

Big Brother Naija star alumnus Hermes Iyele has announced the passing of his mother, Isioma Phebian Iyele.

The reality TV star expressed the weight of his grief in a post via his Instagram page on Wednesday, explaining how he felt it necessary to go public with the sad news as he began his mourning process.

Hermes claimed he received the devastating news while on a work trip, which left him deeply shaken. Alongside photos of his late mother, he shared an account number, inviting financial contributions to assist with the funeral arrangements.

He wrote, “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. 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. 🙏🏾

“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, so pls be patient with me as I won’t be able to respond to calls and texts for the time being. We will start the burial process as soon as I’m back.

“Love and light always.”