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The Nigerian film industry has witnessed a great loss of several of its talents over the last decade, ranging from prominent veterans to young budding stars.

This article highlights a selected number of Nigerian actors whose devastating demise happened within the last ten years.

15 Nigerian actors who died in the last decade

1.

Cynthia Okereke

A year after she was kidnapped during a movie shoot in Enugu, renowned Nigerian actress, Cynthia Okereke passed away in July 2023.

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Okereke was predominantly known for playing the roles of a mother in several movies, as well as for her comic acting prowess. She passed away after a brief illness, according to the Chairman of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (Delta State Chapter), Emma Onyemeziem.

Okereke appeared on screen alongside notable contemporaries like Nkem Owoh, Pete Edochie, Rita Edochie, Mercy Johnson, Chinedu Ikedieze and Osita Iheme.

Her resume featured memorable performances in films including King Jaja of Opobo, Lion Finger