Nollywood actress Cynthia Okereke dies at 63

Renowned Nigerian actress Cynthia Okereke has tragically passed away, as announced by filmmaker Joseph Okechukwu on Twitter.

Okechukwu expressed his heartbreak and shock over the news, remembering Okereke as an amazing and lovely soul.

He had known her for over 20 years and was devastated to learn of her sudden departure.

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 here 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… pic.twitter.com/Xh6Srfox6h

— J. C. Okechukwu (@jcokechukwu) July 12, 2023

In his words,”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 until we meet again in glory. #Cynthiaokereke”

Cynthia Okereke was a beloved actress in Nollywood, and her untimely death has saddened her dedicated fans.

May her soul rest in eternal peace. #Cynthiaokereke