By By Elsie Udoh
The death of renowned filmmaker Peace Anyiam-Osigwe has thrown the Nigerian entertainment industry into a state of gloom and grief as several celebrities turned to their Instagram pages to share departing messages for the deceased.
Recall that BlackBox Nigeria earlier reported that Osigwe who founded the African Movie Academy Awards, breathed her last at St. Nicholas hospital in Lagos.
While reacting to the tragic news, Nollywood actor Yul Edochie bade the deceased goodbye and prayed for God to console and comfort her family.
He wrote, “Life is so uncertain. Just a few weeks ago I had a phone conversation with her where she told me the plans she had for Nollywood in 2023 and commended me for my work.
“Today she’s gone. Rest well Madam Peace Anyiam-Osigwe. May God grant your family the strength to bear the loss.”
Another veteran actress, Ajoke Silva wrote on her Instagram page, “2023…you have started! Rest dear aburo. You tried. May the Lord strengthen your family to bear this irreplaceable loss. Greet Amaka Igwe. Chai… death you are bloody rude. R.I.P. Peace Anyiam-Osigwe.”
The newly reconciled music duo, Psquare also shared a joint condolence message regarding the loss.
They wrote: “We are devastated to learn about the passing of an Amazon and a woman we have known as family for decades now.
“Madam Peace, as we fondly call her, beyond being one of Nollywood’s biggest advocates and promoter globally, played an instrumental role in our career. For which we remain grateful.
“The history of P-SQUARE cannot be written without a mention of Peace Anyiam-Osigwe
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the entire Anyiam-Osigwe family, AMAA, the African Film Industry, AMP and the various charities she was a part of. You do not bear this great loss alone, we are with you.
“God bless you and keep you Madam Peace. Rest well.
“Yours,
“Peter & Paul Okoye (P-SQUARE)”
Actress Stella Damascus also joined in the grief and penned, “Rest well dear PEACE ANYIAM-OSIGWE. May God comfort the Anyiam-Osigwe family. We have lost a visionary. One who repositioned the Nigerian motion picture industry. It is well… #itiswell.”
The household of Twitter was not left out as Africa’s biggest Reality show, BBNaija host, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu wrote on his verified Twitter page, “Truly sad… May she rest in peace.”
