Veteran Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje passes away at age 60

Veteran Nollywoon actress, Nkechi Nweje

The Nigerian film industry is in mourning following the sudden death of veteran Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje after a brief illness.

The tragic news was announced by movie producer Stanley Ajemba in an Instagram post on Saturday, March 22, 2025.

The 60-year-old actress, best known for her role in the popular movie Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha, was described by Ajemba as his "best friend and mentor."

Expressing deep shock over her passing, he wrote, "I couldn’t post since morning because it felt like a dream to me."

Ajemba recalled their last conversation during the "Queenth saga," where she advised him, "Ontop, stop."

He added, "I'm still speechless," in a heartfelt tribute to the late actress.

Nkechi Nweje, born on June 6, 1964, in Onitsha, Anambra State, was a devoted Christian and mother of six. She was married to Dr. Azubuike Nweje.

Fans and colleagues have since flooded social media with tributes, celebrating her legacy in the Nigerian film industry.

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