The Nigerian film industry has suffered another loss with the passing of veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu.
According to reports, Ikwuegbu succumbed to leg cancer on Sunday, June 16th, after a prolonged battle.
Movie producer Stanley Nwoko, also known as Stanley Ontop, confirmed the news on his Instagram page, paying tribute to the late actress. “Popular Nollywood actress/veteran Mrs Stella Ikwuegbu is dead.
She left this world today after battling Leg cancer. Rest well madam Stella. Nollywood mourns again. It’s well. Shalom!,” he wrote.
Ikwuegbu’s death follows a string of losses in the industry this year, including the passing of veteran actors Mr. Ibu (John Okafor), Amaechi Muonagor, and Zulu Adigwe.
Her contributions to Nollywood will be deeply missed.
May she rest in peace.
