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Veteran Nollywood Actress Nkechi Nweje is Dead

Chinedum Anayo
Last updated: March 22, 2025 8:22 am
By Chinedum Anayo
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Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following the passing of veteran actress Nkechi Nweje. 

Reports indicate that she died on the morning of Thursday, March 21, after a brief illness.

While the exact cause of her death has not been disclosed, the news has left colleagues and fans in shock. 

Tributes have begun pouring in from the entertainment industry, with many expressing their sorrow over the loss of the seasoned actress.

Nweje, known for her captivating performances, starred alongside other Nollywood greats, including the late Junior Pope Odonwodo. 

Her contributions to the industry spanned years, earning her a place among respected figures in Nigerian cinema.

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Actress Rita Edochie took to Instagram to mourn her colleague, sharing a candlelight image on a dark background with the caption, “This world is really not our home.”

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