The Nollywood industry has been thrown into mourning following the death of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje, who reportedly passed away on Friday after a brief illness.
Confirming the tragic news, movie producer Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, took to Instagram on Saturday to express his shock and grief.
Sharing a picture of the late actress, 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.”
Nkechi Nweje was a respected figure in Nollywood, known for her outstanding roles in movies, particularly in the Igbo film industry.
She is survived by her husband and six children.
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