RIP! Popular Nollywood Movie Producer And Director Dies In USA

Nollywood filmmaker Chinwe Egwuagu has died in the USA.

The multiple award winner died on Sunday in USA.

Although no official statement has been made by her family, her friend and colleague, Remi Ibinola broke the news on her Facebook page on Sunday.

Posting her picture, Ibinola wrote: “Life sleep well Chinwe. May your soul rest in peace. The journey of pain is over for you.”

RIP! Popular Nollywood Movie Producer And Director Dies In USA

According to reports, Egwuagu had been battling cancer for some time and was on the to total recovery when she finally succumbed to the cold hands of death days back.

An alumna of the Institute of Management and Technology, Enugu, the filmmaker is known for her movies: Mr & Mrs (2012), Mr & Mrs. Revolution (2017), and Ayaka (2016).

The movie, directed by Teco Benson, featured notable actors, such as Rita Dominic, Chidi Mokeme, Tana Adelana, Akin Lewis, Yaw, Munachi Abii, and many others.

It tells the story of a couple, Sharon (Rita Dominic) and Kobi (Chidi Mokeme), who attempts to tell a truth about some of the conflicts, confinement, independence, and struggles in marriages.

Speaking about the movie at the time, Egwuagu said: “A lot of things happen in marriages, which most times lead to separation or divorce, especially in this present age, and Mr. and Mrs. Revolution tends to cover most of the factors that couples face in marriages.

“The new chapter of Mr. and Mrs. is a totally different package from the first one. The storyline is different, yet does not lose line with the realities faced in marriages. The audiences are going to love this one, because it is something everyone can relate to.”

The previous take, Mr. and Mrs. Chapter 1 was roundly a success story, winning several awards and nominations, such as Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Screenplay, Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Best Actress in a Lead Role; Nollywood Movie Awards for Best Costume Design, Best Editing, Best Lead Actress, and so many others.

Egwuagu quietly relocated to the United States years ago and had since found her feet in God’s own country.

She had while reacting to the passing of her colleague, Peace Anyiam Osigwe, the founder of AMAA Awards who died after a brief illness in a Lagos hospital wrote: “Peace Goodnight”.

She is noted for her famous quote: “I have creative liberty and I use it.

Organic. Phenomenal.”

BY IYABO AINA

Publisher Of News Rain Nigeria