Veteran Nollywood actress Rachael Oniga, a legendary presence in the Nigerian movie industry, died Friday, at 64.
According to a source, she died from COVID-19 complications on Friday, July 30.
The Nigerian Tribune reported that Oniga’s son confirmed his mother tested positive for malaria, not COVID-19, and was also being treated for typhoid.
Rachel an actress and movie producer has featured in classics and successful movies such as “Sango,” “Died Wretched,” “The Only Nigerian Girl,” “Doctor Bello” and “The Royal Hotel Hibiscus,” which debuted in cinemas in February, 2018.
May her soul rest in peace