- Kechi Okwuchi, one of only two survivors of the 2005 Sosoliso plane crash, has marked the 20th anniversary of the tragedy with a heartfelt tribute on social media.
- In a video shared on X, she honored the 107 victims and reflected on being 16 at the time, recalling how she held her close friend moments before impact.
- Kechi described her long and difficult recovery journey but expressed gratitude for the second chance at life that allowed her to experience remarkable opportunities, including her rise to fame on America’s Got Talent and her academic achievements
Kechi Okwuchi, one of only two survivors of the tragic Sosoliso plane crash that occurred on December 10, 2005, has taken to social media to mark the 20th anniversary of the disaster. The crash claimed 107 lives out of the 109 passengers on board.
In a video posted to her X account, Kechi Okwuchi paid tribute to the passengers who passed away. Recalling the event, she shared that she was 16 years old at the time and held her close friend as the plane was about to crash.
She spoke about her recovery and second chance at life:
“20 years have passed, and some of my memories are not only painful or negative anymore. I have had a lost of amazing experiences because I was able to have a second chance at life that most people on that place were not able to.”
The survivor recalled that the aftermath was rough and required a prolonged period of recovery from her injuries.
Kechi Okwuchi later gained widespread recognition after auditioning for the 12th edition of America’s Got Talent. She also graduated first-class in Economics from the University of St. Thomas (Houston) in 2015 and earned an MBA with distinction.
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