Popular Nollywood actress Nkechi Nweje is dead.
Newsone Nigeria reports that the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, has been hit by tragedy following the death of Nkechi Nweje, a popular veteran Nollywood actress.
This online news platform understands that Nkechi Nweje death was announced by Stanley Ontop, a Nollywood producer, on Friday, March 21, 2025, in a post on the social media network Instagram.
Before Nollywood producer Stanley announced the demise of the Nollywood actress, reports had emerged online that the actress had passed on. Stanley disclosed he had been aware of Nweje’s demise for hours, but was unable to share it because he felt like he was dreaming.
Sharing pictures of Nkechi Nweje on his page, Stanley Ontop wrote,
“Nollywood in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actress @nkechi.nweje After a brief illness. Couldn’t post since morning because it was like a dream to me. Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha Rest in peace ma’am, my best friend, she always call me on phone advising me. The last time we spoke was during Queenth saga, she said Ontop stop. Am still speechless.”
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Destiny Etiko, others mourn actress Nkechi Nweje
Below are some of the reactions to the demise of Nkechi Nweje, including Nollywood actresses Destiny Etiko, Chizzy Alichi, among others. Fans also penned tributes to the late actress.
ihemenancy said:
“Whatttt Jesus.”
destinyetikoofficial commented:
“How is this possible Pls be sure o @stanley_ontop.”
chizzyalichi reacted:
“Mbanu, how??????”
chiefloloodiofu said:
“Jesus what? Noooooo, this world is something else. Unbelievable.”
akuomaumejiaku reacted:
“This can’t be true jesus christ.”
cynthiaoseyem said:
“Jesus Christ what this sweet woman.”
lovemedee6 reacted:
“Omgg whattttt is is soooooo unbelievably seriously my lord no she’s one of the sweetest people omg.”
joansportsbliss wrote:
“She was preparing for birthday. Oooh my God.”
noah_faithc76 said:
“Jesus what noooooo chia this sweet actress mama.”
iam_emmafavour said:
“Omo nothing Dey this life abeg, it amazes me how some people think Dey own the life, u can live this world unexpected 🤦♀️ may her soul rest in peace.”
prettytrise wrote:
“What is this again ,God please not again ooooooo this is sad my condolences to you all.”
oma_nnanna said:
“Oh God so this is true! oh God this hurts so deep.”
me_lody6354 said:
“@stanley_ontop why would nollywood always giving nigerians heartbreak every year?”
