Cynthia Okereke: 10 Key Facts you need to know about the Veteran Actress who passed away at 63

Nollywood Actress Cynthia Okereke Passes Away at Age 63

Nollywood veteran actress Cynthia Okereke has sadly passed away on Wednesday, as announced by her colleague Joseph Okechukwu. Here are some key facts to know about her:

1. 1. Cynthia Okereke was born on April 20, 1960.
2. She hailed from Enugu State, Nigeria.
3. She began her professional acting career in 1998, joining the Nigerian movie industry, popularly known as Nollywood.
4. Her breakthrough role came in the movie “King Jaja of Opobo.”
5. She gained further recognition for her performance in the movie “Osofia in London,” where she starred alongside Nkem Owoh.
6. Throughout her career, she featured in over 50 Nollywood movies.
7. Cynthia was married and had children. She was also blessed with grandchildren.
8. She received several award nominations and was honored with the “AGN Movie Ambassador” award by the Actors Guild of Nigeria in 2013.
9. Cynthia Okereke passed away on July 11, 2023, at the age of 63.
10. Her death is a great loss to the Nollywood community, which remembers her for her talent and contributions to the Nigerian film industry

The Nollywood community mourns the loss of this talented actress and remembers her contributions to the Nigerian film industry.