The Nigerian film industry is mourning the loss of veteran actress, Stella Ikwuegbu, who passed away on June 16 after battling leg cancer.
Her colleagues in Nollywood have expressed their grief on social media. Movie producer, Stanley Ontop, shared his sorrow, writing:
“Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs stella ikwuegbu is dead. The veteran Actress left this world today after battling with Leg cancer. Rest well madam Stella.”
Another colleague, Ijele Ozioma Christy Ejiofor, visited Stella’s home and wrote:
“Ukwu Gi Dia. Why? You scaled through several, accident s and all. Eniure/Achiere came, and in less than a week, it killed you. Oh my… I feel bad. Stella Ikwuegbu, nenu Jennifer, you didn’t enjoy a thing. Why? Just why? Adieu Great Actress Extraordinary…May her soul rest in peace, Amen.”
