Popular Nollywood Actress Dies A Year After Kidnappers Release Her

Cynthia Okereke, a veteran Nollywood actress, has sadly passed away, exactly one year after enduring a traumatic kidnapping experience.

The heartbreaking announcement was made by her fellow colleague in the entertainment industry, Joseph Okechukwu.

Her death was announced by her colleague, Joseph Okechukwu, in a post on his verified Twitter handle on Wednesday.

Popular Nollywood Actress Dies A Year After Kidnappers Release Her

Sharing a photo of the actress, Okechukwu 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 to 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.”

Recall that last year, Okereke was kidnapped in Enugu alongside fellow actor Clemson Cornel, but they were later released unhurt by their abductors days after they were declared missing.

BY IYABO AINA

Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria