Another tragedy has befallen the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood. Cynthia Okereke, a well-known Nollywood actress who was abducted alongside actor Clemson Cornel last year while filming in Enugu, has passed away. Keep reading to know more about Cynthia Okereke and her cause of death in detail.
Who was Cynthia Okereke?
Cynthia Nkiru Okereke was a well-known television personality, philanthropist, businesswoman, and actor in Nollywood. On April 20, 1960, she was born in Enugu State, in the southeast of Nigeria.
She is incredibly talented, creative, skilled, and gifted in acting and the interpretation of movie parts, and she can easily fit into any character that movie producers and filmmakers give her.
In Enugu State, in the southeast of Nigeria, Cynthia Okereke completed her primary and secondary schooling. She also earned her First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate. Cynthia Okereke worked for several companies after completing her studies before deciding to pursue acting.
Cynthia Okereke began working in the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) in 1998. She debuted in the film “King Jaja of Opobo,” which gave her a competitive edge and caught the attention of Nigerian film producers and directors.
Her friend Obiajulu Nworji, who pushed her to join the cast of the 1998 film “King Jaja of Opobo,” had an impact on her. After co-starring with Nkem Owoh in the Nollywood hit “Osuofia in London” in 2003, Cynthia Okereke became well-known.
With both Nigerian and British performers, the film “Osuofia in London” has been hailed as the most expensive and lucrative Nollywood production to date. The movie was filmed in Nigeria and several places in London, United Kingdom. She received a Nigerian Film Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for the film.
One of the rare Nollywood stars who has avoided media controversy is Cynthia Okereke. She is currently married and has lovely adult children. One of Nigeria’s most gifted, inventive, skilled, and talented actors right now is Cynthia Okereke.
In addition to King Jaja of Opobo, Osuofia in London, Second Chance, Coronation, Otollo, Sound of Love, Second Burial, Lion Finger, Hidden Tears, Mega Mama, Mr. Ibu’s Wedding Day, etc., Cynthia Okereke has appeared in over 180 Nollywood films.
In Nollywood films, she always portrays the parts of a loving mother, grandma, royal queen, and mother-in-law. One of Nigeria’s most gifted actors and actresses, Cynthia Okereke excels at bringing her characters to life.
She has appeared in films alongside a number of well-known Nollywood actors, including Nkem Owoh, Chiwetalu Agu, John Okafor, Patience Ozokwor, Ebere Okaro, Chioma Chukwuka, and Kenneth Okonkwo.
In support of her acting career, Cynthia Okereke has been nominated for and won a number of film awards in Nigeria, including Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards, and Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the City People’s Entertainment Awards. Actors Guild of Nigeria named Cynthia Okereke the “AGN Movie Ambassador” in 2013.
With an estimated net worth of $200,000, Cynthia Okereke is one of Nigeria’s wealthiest and most prominent actresses.
The following video is a clip from her film:
This video clip is taken from the movie Spiritual War.
How did Cynthia Okereke die?
Cynthia Okereke, a veteran Nollywood actress, has passed away.
Popular actor and director Joseph Okechukwu revealed the awful incident on Wednesday in an Instagram post, stating that Okereke passed away on Tuesday night.
Okechukwu shared a photo of the actress and claimed to be on the verge of paying for Cynthia to go to the United States before she passed away.
He 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 finish what we started only to here you went to be with Lord just last night is one of the toughest things I’ve 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. #CynthiaOkereke”
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The late actress, who was famed for her nurturing roles in legendary Nigerian films, has also been mourned by Nollywood performers.
Remember that last year, on Friday, July 29, 2022, Cynthia Okereke and Clemson Cornel were abducted as they were returning from a movie shoot in Ozalla town, Enugu State.
The information was released by Monalisa Chinda, who also works as the Director of Communications for the Actors Guild of Nigeria. When the actors’ families verified that they hadn’t arrived home from the filming, she revealed that the actors had been reported missing. Thankfully, after several days in the hands of the criminals, they were eventually freed.
Okereke’s death is the most recent in a string of recent celebrity deaths in the movie business. Some of the well-known figures who recently passed away are Saint Obi, Don Brymo, Murphy Afolabi, Femi Ogunrobi (Papa Ajasco), and Chikezie Uwazie.
Cynthia Okereke cause of death
We’re sorry to have to inform you that Cynthia Okereke has passed away. Many people must be curious to know the Cynthia Okereke cause of death in light of the recent news.
This tragic news was confirmed to Vanguard by Mr. Emma Onyemeziem, Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria’s Delta State chapter. He claimed that the actress passed away early on Wednesday from an unknown illness.
Onyemeziem claimed that Cynthia Okereke had been taking care of herself throughout, even though the reason for her death is still under investigation.
The director Joseph Okechukwu claims that Ms. Okereke passed away yesterday night while she was sleeping.
Our staff does not confirm any rumors regarding the news, but you can be sure that we are doing everything in our power to gather relevant information about the tragedy and present the most recent updates as quickly as possible; nevertheless, remember that family privacy should be respected.
Tributes to Cynthia Okereke
Many people expressed their profound sympathies to her family and expressed how much they loved her. The news of this occurrence has upset her supporters and fans.
Morris Monye wrote: “It is with great sorrow to receive the news of the passing of esteemed Nollywood actress, Cynthia Okereke, who has left us at the age of 63. She died in her sleep. This tragic event marks a significant loss to the movie industry as a whole.”
David Offer wrote: “RIP veteran Nollywood icon, Cynthia Okereke!! Life remains a mystery”
Obituary
One of the worst things anyone can go through in life is losing a loved one. Any journey must have a destination at the end. The person’s time on earth has regrettably come to an end now that they have died. We wish her eternal peace and send our thoughts and prayers to her loved ones, family, friends.
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