Renowned actress Nkechi Nweje has reportedly passed away on Friday following a brief illness.
Her death was confirmed on Saturday by movie producer Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop.
Sharing the heartbreaking news on Instagram alongside her photo, he wrote:
“Nollywood is in mourning as we have lost one of our beloved actresses, @nkechi.nweje, after a brief illness.
“I couldn’t bring myself to post this earlier because it still feels unreal. Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha.
“Rest in peace, ma’am. She always called me, offering advice. The last time we spoke was during the Queenth saga, and she told me, ‘Ontop, stop.’ I’m still at a loss for words.”
The late actress is survived by her husband and six children.