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Timini Egbuson, the Nollywood actor, and his sister, Dakore Akande, have buried their father.

Recall that earlier in January, Timini announced the passing of their father in a heartfelt message, admitting that he never imagined beginning the year with such a loss.

On his Instagram page on Friday, Timini shared photos from the private final farewell ceremony, attended only by close family members.

Timini stated that they had said their last goodbye, describing his father as a source of strength and love.

He said, “We said our final goodbyes. Rest well, Papa.

“Your strength and love will always guide me.”

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Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has reflected on his career, personal loss, and past relationships, revealing that grief influenced how he entered 2026.

Speaking in a recent interview with media personality JayonAir on Tuesday, Egbuson said he changed the image of actors in Nollywood by bringing confidence and a new swagger into the industry.

“There was a certain way actors were back in the day, but then I came and made it look cool. I was a cool guy before Nollywood. I brought confidence and jealousy. Whether they admit it or not, everybody is using my playbook,” he said.

The actor said 2025 was a fantastic year, and he was optimistic about 2026 until tragedy struck.

“On the 1st of January, I found out that I lost my dad. I really had to deal with this type of grief,” he said, describing it as his first experience losing a close family member.

Egbuson added that the loss was more painful because he and his father did not share the best relationship.

“That was one thing I wanted to work on in 2026. I prioritised work so much that I should have been more available,” he said.

He also spoke about regrets in his love life, admitting a past relationship still weighs on him.

“She’s married now. I don’t know if you have more than one soulmate, but I’m convinced that she was my soulmate. All she wanted was for me to be present,” he said.

According to him, the experience taught him that money is not everything.

“Money is just one out of many things that matter,” he said.

When asked if he still thinks about having his own family, he replied, “All the time,” adding that he would not repeat past mistakes.

“She’ll be priority. She is. She’ll be priority,” he said.

The actor announced his father’s death on Instagram, sharing photos of his late dad.

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Timini Egbuson, the Nollywood actor, has spoken candidly about his love life and past relationship experiences, sharing how his perspectives have changed over the years.

Speaking in an interview with Jay On-Air TV, the 38-year-old actor admitted that he once believed financial stability was the most important factor in relationships.

However, he noted that his perspective has shifted with time and maturity.

While Timini still considers money an important element in romantic relationships, he emphasized that it should not be the sole contribution a person brings to the table.

According to him, true connection goes beyond wealth and must include personality, character, and core values.

“I still think money is important, but what I realise now is that money is just one out of many things that matter.

“If all you can bring to a relationship is money, then you’re a very shallow man,” he said.