The Nollywood community and fans are preparing to bid a final farewell to beloved actress Nkechi Nweje, whose funeral details have now been officially released by her family. Nweje, who sadly passed away last month after a brief illness, will be laid to rest on Friday, May 23, 2025, in Onitsha, Anambra State.
Her close colleague, veteran actress Rita Edochie, shared the somber news on social media, expressing heartbreak over the unexpected loss. “It is with a heavy heart that I announce the official burial arrangement of my sister-in-law, Nkechi Nweje,” she wrote emotionally.
Rita reflected on the pain of losing someone so dear, noting, “Chai… this wasn’t the plan for 2025. But God knows best.”
Fans, fellow actors, and loved ones have been urged to pay their last respects as they celebrate the life and legacy of a woman who gave so much to the Nigerian film industry.
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