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Cynthia Okereke Biography – Age, Career, Kidnap, Net worth, Controversy, Death

Cynthia joined the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood In 1998, and began performing professionally.

by NewsOnline Nigeria
July 12, 2023
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Cynthia Okereke Biography

Cynthia Okereke Biography, Cynthia Okereke Cause of Death, Cynthia Okereke Movies, Cynthia Okereke Net Worth, Cynthia Okereke Age, Cynthia Okereke Family, and Cynthia Okereke Marriage can be accessed below.

 

 

 

Newsonline Nigeria reports that the Veteran Nollywood Actress Cynthia Okereke died at the age of 63. It was reported that she passed on in her sleep last night.

 

This Nigeria news platform understands that Cynthia Okereke death was announced on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, in an Instagram post by popular actor and filmmaker, Joseph Okechukwu, who revealed that the Nollywood actress died on Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023.

 

Sharing the actress’s picture, Okechukwu said he was about to pay for Cynthia’s flight ticket to come to America before her death.

He wrote: “REST IN PEACE, Nwanyi oma. I’m shattered beyond words.

“The fact that I was about to pay for your flight ticket to come and finish what we started only to hear you went to be with Lord just last night is one of the toughest things I’ve had to deal with in recent times.

 

“I pray I’m able to recover from the shock. Life is really just a mist. One minute you have it, the next you don’t.

“For the more than 20 years that I’ve known you, you’ve been such an amazing, decent, and lovely soul to be around. Words fail me. May your gentle soul rest on till we meet again in glory. #CynthiaOkereke.”

The Veteran Nollywood actress Cynthia Okereke died 12 months after suffering in a kidnapper’s den. The actress was kidnapped in Enugu alongside fellow actor Clemson Cornel, but they were later released unhurt by their abductors days after they were declared missing.

 

Meanwhile, Newsonline Nigeria reports that Cynthia Okereke’s death is the latest in the movie industry that has seen some of its stars pass on in recent times. Don Brymo, Saint Obi, Murphy Afolabi, Femi Ogunrobi (Papa Ajasco), and Chikezie Uwazie are some of the high-profile names that recently passed.

 

Cynthia Okereke Biography: Cynthia Okereke Profile Summary

Cynthia Okereke Biography
Late Cynthia Okereke.

 

 

Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:Cynthia Nkiru Okereke
Death:July 11, 2023
Age:Born 20 April 1960, 63 years old
Place of Birth:Enugu
State Of Origin:Enugu State
Marital statusMarried
TribeIgbo
Nationality:Nigerian
Occupation:Actress
Religion:Christianity

Cynthia Okereke Acting Career

Cynthia joined the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood In 1998, and began performing professionally. Her breakthrough came with her first prominent performance in the film “King Jaja of Opobo,” which caught the interest of several Nigerian film producers and directors.

She received more acclaim for her role as Sofia in the film “Osofia in London,” which she shared with Nkem Owoh. The movie was filmed in several Nigerian sites in addition to London. Since then, Cynthia has acted in more than 50 Nollywood films, such as “Hidden Tears,” “Sound of Love,” “Coronation,” “Second Burial,” “Lion Finger,” “Second Chance,” and many others.

Eve Esin, Ngozi Ezeonu, Funke Akindele, Ebere Okaro, Chiwetalu Agu, Keneth Okonkwo, Chioma Chukwuka, John Okafor, Tana Adelana, and several other Nollywood celebrities have given Cynthia Okereke the chance to collaborate with them during her career.

Cynthia received a nomination for the Africa Movie Academy Awards’ Best Supporting Actress category in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the film industry.

Cynthia Okereke Kidnap

The Veteran Nollywood actress Cynthia Okereke died 12 months after suffering in a kidnapper’s den. The actress was kidnapped in Enugu alongside fellow actor Clemson Cornel, but they were later released unhurt by their abductors days after they were declared missing.

Cynthia Okereke Biography: Cause of Death, Movies, Net Worth, Age, Family, Marriage
L-R: Clemson Cornel and late Cynthia Okereke.

Cynthia Okereke Family Life

Cynthia Okereke is married and has kids. Her family life is made more enjoyable by the grandchildren she has been blessed with.

Cynthia Okereke Social Media Life

Cynthia Okereke is not frequently seen on these sites. She might decide to lead a solitary life away from technology.

 

 

Cynthia Okereke Death

Tragically, the Nollywood actress died, exactly one year after going through a terrifying kidnapping ordeal. Joseph Okechukwu, a fellow employee in the entertainment sector, delivered the devastating news. Filmmaker Joseph expressed his profound sorrow, saying he had planned to cover Cynthia Okereke’s airfare to America so they could continue working on their joint movie. But destiny had other plans, and on Tuesday night, she tragically died.

Cynthia Okereke Net Worth

Cynthia Okereke’s acting career has played a major role in the development of her financial position. She is thought to have a net worth of $100,000, which is evidence of her success and career achievements in Nollywood.

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