Veteran Nollywood Actress, Ify Onwuemene Is Dead |The Source

By Akinwale Kasali

It is another black week for the Movie Industry, popularly known as Nollywood, as another veteran actress, Ify Onwuemene has died.

The death of Onwuemene is coming few days after the death of another veteran Actor and Movie Producer, Abiodun Aleja.

The Nollywood star, who is known for her role in the popular sitcom ‘Everyday People’, was diagnosed of Endometrial Cancer, leading to her demise.

Breaking the news, her colleague in the film industry, Gloria Anozie-Young, took to her Facebook page to mourn her exit.

Explaining the circumstances surrounding Onwuemene’s death, Anozie-Young stated: “With a deep sense of loss but total submission to God Almighty, we regret to announce that IFEY ONWUEMENE has gone to be with the Lord.

“IFEY ONWUEME was diagnosed with endometrial cancer. Her womb was removed, but she has been battling the ailment for many years now.

“In 2019, even after eight sessions of chemotherapy, the doctors told her she had reached stage 4. However, we are not sure if she was given the wrong diagnosis or being treated with the wrong chemo, because she still felt pains on her upper abdomen and her tummy bloated.

“Ify spent more than N10m, being helped with donations by her fellow actors and other Nigerians. A GoFundme account was opened for her, but it did not yield much. She had to go draining every two weeks for N280,000, but only 3 litres of liquid can be removed at a time so that her heart is not affected.

“IFEY has finally gone to rest, today 25th May 2021. May her soul rest in perfect peace. Amen”.

The Nollywood actress will be sorely missed by colleagues, family and friends for her interpretation of roles assigned to her and the warm relationship she shares in the industry.