Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje has passed away after a short illness, throwing the movie industry into a state of mourning. Movie producer, Stanley Ajemba shared the news of the death of the 60-year-old actress on his Instagram post on Saturday, March 22.
Stanley expressed shock and disbelief at Nweje’s sudden demise, saying “I’m still speechless.”
The filmmaker also paid a heartfelt tribute to Nweje, describing her as a vibrant actress who was his “best friend and mentor.”
He recalled how in their last conversation during the “Queenth saga” she advised him to stop. He ended the post by saying, “I am still speechless”.
He wrote, “Nollywood is in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actresses @nkechi.nweje after a brief illness. I 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.”
In another post, he wrote, “Nkechi Winnie Angel Nweje. From Onicha Adoin Onitsha Anambra state.
A devoted Christian and mother of six, born on 6th June 1964. Married toDrAzubuike Nweje. The movie that made her popular was “Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha.”
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