One of Nigeria’s most distinguished producers and directors Amaka Igwe is dead.
She reportedly suffered an asthmatic attack, and died while being taken to the hospital.
Ibinabo Fiberesima, the President of the Actor’s Guild of Nigeria, confirmed the news to NE
She is survived by 3 children, her husband of 21 years and her mother.
Born Amaka Isaac-Ene, the deceased was an accomplished writer, producer, director, entrepreneur and teacher.
She is the founder of BoBTV Expo, founder and CEO of Top Radio 90.9FM, Amaka Igwe Studios, and the newly-launched Q Entertainment Networks. The Lagos mainland based Top Radio station was launched years ago, with preparations underway to launch Q Networks, a DSTV channel in a few weeks.
A visionary and pioneer of modern Nigerian TV drama and film, she hit national limelight as the writer and producer of award-winning TV soap ‘Checkmate’ and its off shoot ‘Fuji House of Commotion’.
Her Nollywood projects include RattleSnake and Violated – two critically-acclaimed movies that set apart Amaka Igwe Studios in the much-criticised Nollywood industry.
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very sad. what a sad news.....may.her gentle soul rest in peace. amen.
ReplyDeleteOh Why now! May her soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteRest in peace amaka
ReplyDeleteSowie may her soul rest in peace.farewel
ReplyDeleteHmmm.......what a sad news. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Amen
ReplyDeletewhat a sad news o! may her soul rest in peace
ReplyDeletewhat a sad news o! may her soul rest in peace
ReplyDeleteOh...not again!It's indeed sad. RIP.
ReplyDeleteOh...not again!It's indeed sad. RIP.
ReplyDeleteThis is very unfortunate and a big loss to the industry. May the Lord console the family and grant them the fortitude to bear the loss of their loved one.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I think it is time for us to get up and develop to be paramedics that could handle first aid for this type of situation because if there is somebody with fair medical knowledge who could assist with the right positioning maybe she wouldn't have died. God help Nigeria. Toks
Rest in peace Amaka. And may the good Lord grant ur family the heart to bear ds lost.
ReplyDeleteMay My GOD receive her gentle soul into HIS bossom, Amen. RIP Amaka!
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sad news to us all, may her imediate family b given the grace to bear the loss.
ReplyDeleteIts indeed very sad but we can't question God. Amaka may u RIP. Will miss u greatly
ReplyDeleteRIP Amaka. Always a fan since checkmate & Violated.
ReplyDeleteYou had class; something unheard of in today's Nollywood crowd.
You'll be missed. Igbe noro Igbeni.