Nollywood Star Joseph Okechukwu Buries Mom On January 5

Nollywood actor, author, documentarian, and filmmaker, Joseph Okechukwu, plans to bury his mother, Ezinne Anthonia Obiageli Nwodo, on 5 January 2023 at their family home in Amuri, Nkanu West Local Government Area, Enugu State.

Mrs Nwodo, aged 77, died on 27 November 2023 at Townsville University Teaching Hospital, Queensland, Australia.

In a post on his X page on Monday, December 11, 2023, the actor expressed his deep sorrow over the demise of his mother, adding that he has been literally shattered and deflated over the huge loss.

In the post titled, “Officially An Orphan: My Dearest Mother Is Gone!” Okechukwu reflected on moments shared with his mother and the deep bond they had.

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“My mother was ‘the center of my world.’ The most precious and enduring memories of my life were with her. We shared everything,” Okeckuwu wrote.

“I was traditionally named after her dad, so she fondly called me “daddy.” I could hardly function without her. Imagine me sitting here, knowing I’ll never see her again in her usual boisterous and majestic elegance.

“When my father passed, two years ago, as close as we were, I did my best to maintain some level of internal decorum. It’s not the same with mom – my pillar, my confidante, my everything. I have cried my heart out from the day she left us, till this day, and the tears just won’t stop. Now, I don’t need anyone to tell me what it feels like to lose a mother, especially one who stood ever so protectively, in the center of your world.

“Super grateful for the moments we shared but this loss is a monstrous disruption. I can only trust the heavens for succor and solace.   Love you forever mom. Miss you like there’s no tomorrow. And I’ll see you when we get there. Fly, My ANGEL. Fly in heavenly peace.”

Born on 9 August 1946, late Mrs Nwodo, was a primary school teacher, who rose to become a Head Mistress. She was also a community leader, and president of the Catholic Women Organisation (CWO), Enugu Archdiocese.

At a service of songs held in her honour in Queensland, Australia on Thursday, 14 December 2023, her son-in-law, Dr George Eboh, said her death was a big blow not just to the family members but the whole Enugu Catholic Archdiocese. Dr Eboh, who described her as a virtuous woman who never joked with prayer, said she took him as not just an in-law but as of her sons, adding that they would deeply miss her.