Actress Chinwe Owoh in Tears as She Lays Husband to Rest, Nkem Owoh ‘Osuofia’, Celebs in Attendance
- Teary videos from Nollywood actress Chinwe Owoh's husband's burial ceremony in Udi, Enugu state surfaced on social media
- A viral clip captured the heart-wrenching moment Chinwe Owoh broke down in tears after spotting her husband's casket
- Actors Nkem Owoh Osuofia and Bob Manuel were among those spotted at the event as family and friends paid tribute to Chinwe Owoh's husband
Nollywood actress Chinwe Owoh on Saturday, July 26, laid her husband, Frank Owoh, to rest in Udi, Enugu State.
Videos from Chinwe's husband's burial ceremony surfaced online on Sunday, July 27, showing the emotional moment the actress broke down in tears as her husband’s casket was covered with sand.
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Nollywood actors Bob Manuel Udokwu and Nkem Owoh, who is Chinwe’s brother-in-law, were among the popular faces who showed up to support the actress and her family.
The solemn event was filled with emotion as mourners fought hard to hold back tears while Chinwe cried.
According to reports, Chinwe lost her husband in April.
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Chinwe Owoh has been acting since 1999 but made it to the limelight in 2001 after her role in the movie Mothering Sunday.
Other movies the actress has featured in include Royal Tears, Town in Danger, Sister Faith, Wisdom of the Gods, and Mummy Why?
In related news, Legit.ng reported that BBNaija host Ebuka Obi-Uchendu paid tribute to Nkem Owoh by rocking an outfit inspired by the actor at the season 10 premiere.
The video showing the moment Chinwe Owoh broke down in tears at husband's funeral is below:
Reactions as Chinwe Owoh buries husband
Legit.ng compiled some of the reactions as fans and well-wishers penned heartfelt condolences to Chinwe Owoh. Read them below:
Åñthøñy Ømägü wrote:
"Eyaah!!! This woman wey be say na cry be her normal role. She go don cry tire."
Chibuike Owen said:
"Before i thought she be osuofia wife. But i can see osuofia there."
Tywin Cook said:
"And I always thought Nkem owoh (osuofia) is her husband Never knew."
Chụkwụebụka Casmir Vicas wrote:
"Normally she sabi cry for movie."
Simeon Okoli wrote:
"I think say na osuofia be her real hus buh I can see osuofia pointing his fingers saying let's go there... RIP nnanyi."
Great Bobby commented:
"Chai, May God give you the fortitude to bear the loss, and this woman Sabi cry real cry for movies that year oh."
Chinyere Irunwa said:
"If she dey cry 4 dis her husband burial now, with dat her sorrowful words, hmm na wahala o, everybody go join her dey cry, while some go say, na so she dey cry."
Maxwell Ike wrote:
"Mummi and cri na 5&6 this one wen e no come be movies again God abeg ooh take heart my big Mummi."
Cubana Chiefpriest meets Chinwe Owoh
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that socialite Cubana Chiefpriest shared a recent video showing the moment he met Chinwe Owoh and filmmaker Emeka Enyiocha.
Chiefpriest, who was honoured to host the Nollywood stars, shared a video of himself and the duo having a good time together.
The socialite revealed that Chinwe Owoh, famous for her display of emotions in Nollywood, was the only woman who made him cry while watching movies.
Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
