Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke, Dies At 63

July 12, 2023
Nollywood Actress, Cynthia Okereke, Dies At 63
Cynthia Okekere

Veteran Nollywood actress Cynthia Okereke passed on

Her death was announced in an Instagram post on Wednesday by a colleague, and popular actor and filmmaker, Joseph Okechukwu.

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According to Okechukwu, Okereke’s unfortunate death took place on Tuesday evening.

READ ALSO: Kidnappers Of Nollywood Actors Demand $100k

Her death comes 12 months after her kidnap ordeal.

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

Born on 20 April 1960 (63 years), Okereke hails from Enugu State.

 

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Victor Ezeja is a passionate journalist with seven years of experience writing on economy, politics and energy. He holds a Master's degree in Mass Communication.

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