Veteran actress Ngozi Ezeonu has faced backlash from fans after sharing a heartfelt tribute to her late colleague, Nkechi Nweje.
Expressing shock and sorrow, Ezeonu revealed that she was unaware of Nweje’s health struggles, describing her as one of the kindest people she had met in the industry.
“It is so difficult to believe you are gone, ezigbo nwanyi Onicha. I never knew you were ill. So I will never see your ever-smiling face again. Nkechi, you were one of the nicest people I met in Nollywood. This is indeed a big blow. GO WELL, MY BEAUTIFUL SISTER,” she wrote.
However, her post sparked a heated debate, with fans questioning how she could have been unaware of Nweje’s illness, raising concerns about the level of camaraderie among Nollywood stars.
One user commented, “Aren’t you people supposed to be in a group WhatsApp to check on each other and have meaningful conversations? You all were so close in movies.”
Similarly, another netizen criticized the industry, saying, “Shame on you people in the industry. I swear, so you people don’t check on each other? RIP my legend.”
Ezeonu’s tribute, meant to honor Nweje’s memory, has instead ignited discussions about the apparent disconnect and lack of genuine concern among Nollywood celebrities.
