Heartbreaking Update: Renowned Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke, Passes Away
In a somber turn of events, we received the devastating news of the passing of veteran Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke. This tragic loss was confirmed on Wednesday by filmmaker Joseph Okechukwu, a close colleague in the entertainment industry.
Joseph took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news, revealing that he had been in the process of arranging a plane ticket for Cynthia Okereke to visit America when the unfortunate incident occurred. Regrettably, on Tuesday night, she tragically left us.
The entertainment industry mourns the loss of this talented actress, known for her remarkable contributions to Nollywood. Cynthia Okereke's legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those who admired her work.
May she rest in peace.
He wrote, “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I'm shattered beyond words. The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come finish what we started only to hear you went to be with Lord just last night is one of the toughest things I've ever had to deal with in recent times. I pray I'm able to recover from this shock. Life is really just a mist. One minute you have it, the next you don't.
“For the more than 20 years that I've known you, you've been such an amazing, decent and lovely soul to be around. I never imagined you'd exit so unceremoniously. Words fail me.
“Sleep on, Cynthia. May your gentle soul rest on till we meet again in glory,” he wrote.
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Recall that on Friday, July 29, 2022, the late actress and Clemson Cornel were abducted while travelling to and from a filming location in Ozalla, Enugu State.
The announcement was made by actor Monalisa Chinda, who also serves as the Director of Communications for the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
She said that after the actors' families verified that they hadn't returned from the shoot, the actors were listed as missing.
They were eventually freed, though, after a few days with the underworld's men.
