Veteran Nollywood star, Rachel Oniga is dead; she passes on at the age of 64. The news, however, is coming when the entertainment industry is just barely waking from the tragic death of Sound Sultan.
Veteran Nollywood star, Rachel Oniga is dead; she passes on at the age of 64. The news, however, is coming when the entertainment industry is just barely waking from the tragic death of Sound Sultan.
Although the cause of Oniga’s death is barely known, to some reports had it she died on Friday, July 30, 2021, from covid-19 complications.
Until her death, she was one of the most popular and influential actors in Nollywood. Originally from Eku in Delta State, the movie star was born on 23 May 1957, in Ebutte Metta, Lagos State.
Rachel Oniga made her Nollywood debut in the 1996 hit movie ‘Onome.’ Oniga went on to star in several big productions including ‘Sango,’ and Wale Adenuga’s television series, ‘Super story.’
More so, her most recent movies include ‘Chief Daddy,’ ‘Royal Hibiscus Hotel’ and ‘My Village People.’ She had featured in over a hundred Nollywood movies. She was survived by three children and several grandchildren.
May her soul rest in peace.
