Famous Nigerian actress Nkechi Nweje has been laid to mother earth in her hometown of Onitsha, Anambra state.
Her funeral service and interment were held at Awka Road, Onitsha. The reception was held at Eze Chima Primary School.
At the burial were family members and several Nollywood actors paying their last respects. Her coffin and portrait were displayed before being lowered into the ground at the venue.
Among the notable attendees were veteran actress Rita Edochie, Ebele Okaro, actor Stanley Ontop, and former presidential candidate Peter Obi.
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Nkechi Nweje passed after a brief illness. The actress reportedly died on Friday, March 21st. Movie producer Stanley Ajemba, aka Stanley Ontop, confirmed her death on Saturday, March 22nd.
Alongside her picture, he wrote on Instagram:
“Nollywood in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actresses, @nkechi.nweje, after a brief illness.
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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.”
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Below are five things you should know about the actress:
- Nkechi Nweje was born on June 5, 1965, in Anambra State, Nigeria. Hailing from Onicha Ado
- Nkechi Nweje was married to Dr. Azuibuike Nweje
- The couple was blessed with six daughters.
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- Throughout her career, Nkechi appeared in more than 100 movies,
- The cause of her death was attributed to complications arising from a brief but serious illness.
May the souls of Nkechi Nweje and other Nollywood stars who have passed on rest in perfect peace.
