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Cynthia Okereke, a veteran Nollywood actress, died at the age of 63

Cynthia Okereke, a seasoned Nollywood actress, passed away at the age of 63.Cynthia Okereke, a well-known Nigerian actress, has died, according to her colleague Joseph Okechukwu. The filmmaker disclosed on Twitter that the acclaimed actress died on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The actor conveyed his sadness in his emotional write-up, writing, "REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma." I'm beyond words broken. The fact that I was about to pay for your plane ticket to come finish what we started only to find out you gone to be with Lord last night is one of the most difficult things I've had to cope with in recent times." Okechukwu paid tribute to the actress, whom he had known for over 20 years, and expressed his sorrow at the news. "I pray I can recover from this shock," he says. Life is but a mist. You have it one minute and then don't the next. You've been an excellent, decent, and delightful soul to be around for the more than 20 years I've known you. I never expected you to go so abruptly. I'm at a loss for words. Cynthia, go to bed. May your sweet soul rest in peace till we meet again in glory. #Cynthiaokereke"Cynthia Okereke was a well-known actress recognized for her multiple parts in Nollywood films, therefore the news comes as a surprise to her many fans. May her soul find eternal peace.