By Akinwale Kasali
Just days after Nollywood Actor, Solomon Akiyesi passed on, the Nigeria Movie Industry has again lost Aki na Ukwa Actress, Oby Kechere.
The actress famously known as Ms. Koi Koi for her role in the hit comedy, Aki na Ukwa, died on April 27, 2026, following a prolonged illness.
Nollywood has been thrown into mourning following her untimely passing, and colleagues are honouring her contribution to Nollywood.
The news of her passing was announced by the Guild of Nigeria Actors, DGN, on Friday, May 1, 2026, on its official Instagram page.
Sharing a picture of the actress, the Guild’s, National President, Uche Agbo, wrote: “It is with deep sorrow and a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Madam Cecilia Oby Kechere, Vice Chairman of the DGN Abuja Chapter”.
“On behalf of the National Executive Council and the entire DGN family, I extend my deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, and all members of the Abuja Chapter in this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace.”
According to reports, the thespian had complained of chest pain just hours before his death.
Her fans have taken to their Social Media handles to pay tribute.
Jessica Chukwu commented: “Chai, onwu, I love that movie she acted alongside pawpaw, aki and amechi monagor, where she was miss koikoi, she was aki and pawpaws teacher and later started dating their father.”
Ugwu Lord Ugwu said, “She speaks with so much eloquence and charisma… We shall surely miss her on the screen. Goodnight Miss koi koi.”
De Octillion PerfectPrince Icardi on his part commented: “All our nollywood legend’s just they go one by one rip ma, beautiful woman.”
Bright EO also commented : “Last was Solomon Akinyesi now Oby Kechere?? Madam Social in Isakaba pt3 & 4.”
tyson98 on his part wrote: “Rest in peace….we all live to die some day na just different bus stops we get to alright from.”
She was a graduate of Theatre Arts.
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