NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS NKECHI NWEJE PASSES AWAY

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Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje has passed away after a short illness.

Her death was confirmed on Saturday by film producer Stanley Ajemba, also known as Stanley Ontop, via Instagram.

Ajemba honored Nweje, calling her a lively actress and his closest friend.

He reminisced about their last conversation during the Queen’s saga, where she advised him to stop.

He wrote, “Nollywood in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actresses, @nkechi.nweje, after a brief illness.

“Couldn’t post since morning because it was like a dream to me. Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha.

“Rest in peace, ma’am. My best friend, she always called me on the phone, advising me. The last time we spoke was during the Queenth saga. She said, ‘Ontop, stop.’ I’m still speechless.”

Another veteran Nollywood actress, Rita Edochie, shared a candlelight with a dark background via her Instagram on Friday with the caption, “This world is really not our home.”

One actor, Asa Ikuku, also took to his Instagram handle to announce the demise of the actress.

“Rest in peace mummy Nkwechi Nweje TV(Nwanyi Onisha) You are indeed a bllessing to us. But God knows the best. We will miss u so much great nollywood actress. rest on legend,” Ikuku wrote.

Nweje is survived by her husband, Dr. Azuibuike Nweje, and their six children.

Renowned for her captivating performances, especially in motherly roles, she left a lasting impact on Nollywood.