SO SAD: Rita Dominic’s Touching Tribute To Amaka Igwe!

Rita Dominic has expressed her sadness over the passing away of Amaka Igwe who made Nollywood what it is today. Rita says Mrs Igwe will not be missed, because everywhere they turn in Nollywood is a reflection of her. Her words;

AMAKA Ene Igwe, MFR(1963-2014) - A Brief Elegy. Born 2nd January 1963, Amaka Igwe (nee Isaac Ene) may be the singularly most important WOMAN in the creation & evolution of Nollywood. Starting out as a young Lecturer Assistant at the then Anambra State University, Amaka Isaac Ene dedicated her young adult life to the creation of CHECKMATE (a Soap-Opera that leveraged on the previous success of Lola Fani-Kayode's MIRROR in The SUN). Her star actors were the 1st Stars of Nollywood.


Her RATTLESNAKE movie trilogy, though came out a few weeks after Living in Bondage, was the 1st artistic success of Nollywood's videography. With her FUJI House of Commotion, Amaka redefined the landscape of Situation Comedy on national TV. Married to ex-banker-turned-Film producer/marketer Charles Igwe in April 1993, Amaka was Nollywood's female colossus.

And together, Amaka & Charles Igwe strove to evolve a seismic paradigm shrift in Entertainment Content provision in Nigeria, the latest being TOP FM Radio, Lagos. Toe-to-Toe with men she stood! In recognition, she was awarded national honours as Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

Last night, Amaka was on set of her current movie! And Last Night, Amaka Died, still working on a Movie!

Goodnight, great woman! Goodnight!! Tears rain down. Rest in Peace, Great Amazon. Rest. We Won't Miss you, because everywhere we turn in Nollywood, we see you! We feel you, Amaka!! I remain ur friend, even in the afterlife! - Don Pedro OBASEKI, PhD (Enogie-Isi of Benin Kingdom).. Your body of work will be an inspiration to many generations.. Adieu Aunty Amaka till we meet to part no more.. #Nollywoodmourns

Posted: at 29-04-2014 09:39 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

will read later

Posted: at 29-04-2014 10:26 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

      

Posted: at 29-04-2014 11:36 PM (10 years ago) | Addicted Hero

SHE SAID ALL THIS INSIDE THE BACK SEAT OF HER CAR???LOL.       GOD BLESS THE DEAD....WHAT IS KILLING NOLLYWOOD MEMBERS AND POLITICIANS DON'T DIE

Posted: at 30-04-2014 07:11 AM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

we pray for u. RIP

Posted: at 30-04-2014 08:46 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie

MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE

Posted: at 30-04-2014 12:02 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

RIPP....

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Posted: at 30-04-2014 04:46 PM (10 years ago) | Hero

may Her Soul rest in the bosom of the LORD JESUS CHRIST.... AMEN!

Posted: at 30-04-2014 06:49 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

NICE OF YOU MY DEAR SISTER... MAY HER SOUL REST IN PEACE AMEN

Posted: at 1-05-2014 08:38 PM (10 years ago) | Gistmaniac

May her soul RIP

Posted: at 28-08-2015 10:40 AM (8 years ago) | Hero