Just In: Veteran Actress Rachel Oniga Is Dead
The death has been reported of veteran Nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga.
GidiTrendz learnt that the Nigerian actress died on Friday at the age of 64 as confirmed by a member of the Actors Guild of Nigeria.
The screen goddess who began her acting career in 1993, shortly after her divorce has featured in many notable films.
Oniga was born on 23 May 1957 in Ebutte Metta, Lagos State.
She worked briefly at Ascoline Nigeria Limited, a Dutch Consultant Company before her first movie titled Onome.
While the news of her sudden death remains sketchy, Goldmynetv shared the news on Instagram, revealing that the veteran actress had only a few days ago, still shot some scenes in a movie in Mowe Ogun state, before passing away on Friday.
Hmmmmmmmm, sad news. She will never be forgotten for her tremendous contribution to the film industry. An Icon, one of the best Nigerian actress “Mama Oko Borvita” . Good night. May Her Gentle Soul Rest In Perfect Peace, Amen.
Rest in peace mama?