- The Nollywood industry is mourning the loss of veteran actress Cecilia Obi-Kechere.
- Her death was confirmed by the Directors Guild of Nigeria via an official statement on Instagram.
The Nollywood industry has been plunged into mourning following the death of veteran actress Cecilia Obi-Kechere.
Her passing was confirmed by the Directors Guild of Nigeria through a statement posted on its official Instagram page.
According to the announcement, the actress died on Monday, April 27, 2026, after battling a long-term illness.
The guild also highlighted her valuable contributions to the development and unity of the association, especially within its Abuja chapter.
It further expressed its condolences to her family, friends, and all those who were close to her during her lifetime.
”On behalf of the National Executive Council and the entire DGN family, I extend my deepest condolences to her family, loved ones, and all members of the Abuja Chapter in this difficult time. May her gentle soul rest in perfect peace” The statement reads in part.
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In other news… Controversial Nigerian singer Portable has reacted after losing a celebrity boxing match to comedian Carter Efe.
The much-talked-about bout, which took place recently, saw both entertainers go head-to-head in the ring, with Carter Efe emerging victorious and claiming the title and belt.
Following the defeat, Portable expressed dissatisfaction with the outcome, alleging that the fight was unfairly arranged due to his opponent’s physical advantage.
“All of you are mad, Carter Efe was just holding my neck, I was punching him too but you people are not talking about that,” he said.
He further accused the organisers of bias, adding: “They did ojoro for me, they knew Carter Efe is tall and has long hand but still put him in a boxing with me.”
Despite his frustration, the singer shifted focus to his personal life, revealing that he recently welcomed a baby boy with his wife.
“Well, you can only buy belt with money but a child cannot be bought. My wife just gave birth to a bouncing baby boy, I value that more than a belt,” he added.
The match and Portable’s reaction have since sparked conversations online, with fans sharing mixed opinions on the outcome and the singer’s claims.
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