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Posted By BadNews On March 21st, 2025
Nollywood has lost a great actress.
Nkechi Nweje is said to have passed on this morning, March 21, after a brief illness.
Her cause of death has not been disclosed but colleagues have gone online to express shock over her death.
Nkechi starred in movies alongside other greats like the late Junior Pope Odonwodo.
She will be missed by her colleagues and fans.
Tragedy strikes the Nollywood community as veteran actress, Nkechi Nweje passes away, leaving behind an irreparable void.
According to reports circulating online, the veteran actress passed away on Friday morning, with the circumstances surrounding her death currently unknown.
However, a close associate revealed that she had been battling illness for some time and tragically succumbed just as she was nearing recovery.
Her passing has sparked an outpouring of condolences from fans and industry colleagues, who are mourning the loss of a talented actress and a pillar of the Nollywood community.
Tributes have flooded social media, celebrating her remarkable career, her unforgettable performances, and the indelible mark she left on the entertainment industry.
The Nigerian movie industry, known as Nollywood, is grieving the loss of actress Nkechi Nweje, confirmed by producer Stanley Ontop on Friday, March 21.
Reports of her death had already surfaced online before his announcement.
Stanley mentioned that he had known about her passing for several hours but found it difficult to come to terms with it, feeling as if it were a dream.
He described Nweje as his best friend and revealed that she passed away after a short illness.
He also mentioned that their last conversation occurred during a social media exchange involving Queeneth Hilbert and actress Destiny Etiko.
Sharing pictures of Nkechi Nweje on his page, Stanley Ontop wrote, “Nollywood in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actress @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 call me on phone advising me. The last time we spoke was during Queenth saga, she said Ontop stop. Am still speechless.”
See Some Of The Reactions Trailing The Post Below:
akuomaumejiaku reacted: “This can’t be true jesus christ.”
cynthiaoseyem said: “Jesus Christ what this sweet woman.”
lovemedee6 reacted: “Omgg whattttt is is soooooo unbelievably seriously my lord no she’s one of the sweetest people omg.”
joansportsbliss wrote: “She was preparing for birthday. Oooh my God.”
ihemenancy said: “Whatttt Jesus.”
destinyetikoofficial commented: “How is this possible Pls be sure o @stanley_ontop.”
chizzyalichi reacted: “Mbanu, how??????”
chiefloloodiofu said: “Jesus what? Noooooo, this world is something else. Unbelievable.”
Buchi Dortmund wrote: “Today, my heart is heavy with sorrow as i say goodbye to my dear sister. Words cannot capture the depth of this pain, nor can they fullyy express the love i have for her. Rest in peace Ezigbo Mrrs Nkechi Newje.”
Asa Ikuku wrote: “Rest in peace mummy Nkwechi Nweje TV (Nwanyi Onitsha) You are indeed a bllessing to us. But God knows the best. We will miss u so much great nollywood actress. rest on legend.”
Lilian Mma faith: “Madam Nkechi Nweje, Aka Nwanyi onitsha, i read from her supposed friend that she has been sick for a while and just died at the verge of recovery. This is not good! No wonder she has became scare on screen. Kai! Goodnight nwanyi oma Onitsha, Onwu amaghi eme!”
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