The Big Brother Naija alumni community is grieving as one of their own, Hermes Iyele, has recently lost his beloved mother. Hermes shared the heartbreaking news on his verified Instagram account, announcing her passing to the public.
Mrs. Isioma Ohebian Iyele reportedly passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The cause of her death is still unclear at the time of this report. Hermes, in his post, shared photos of his late mother along with a video of them together, announcing the tragic news.
“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.
Hermes revealed in parts that he was on a work trip when he received the heartbreaking news. He went on to share:
“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.“