Tragic news has struck the Nollywood community as veteran actress Cynthia Okereke has passed away, a year after enduring a harrowing experience in the hands of kidnappers.
The heartbreaking announcement was made by her colleague in the entertainment industry, Joseph Okechukwu.
According to the filmmaker, he had been in the process of purchasing Cynthia Okereke's flight ticket to America when he received the devastating news of her passing on Tuesday night.
"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 hear that you went to be with the 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," Okechukwu expressed in his tribute.
He continued, "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."
It is worth recalling that the late actress, along with Clemson Cornel, was kidnapped while returning from a movie set in Ozalla town, Enugu State, on Friday, July 29, 2022.
Actor Monalisa Chinda, who also serves as the Actors Guild of Nigeria's Director of Communications, initially broke the news of their disappearance. Family members confirmed their absence after they failed to return from the shoot.
Fortunately, they were released after several days in captivity at the hands of criminals.
Nollywood actors have taken turns to mourn the late actress, who was well-known for her exceptional portrayals of motherly roles in Nigerian epic movies. The industry mourns the loss of a talented and beloved actress.
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