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Nollywood actress Regina Chukwu has shared her emotional reaction to a circulating AI-generated video that honored several late icons of the Nigerian film industry.
The trending clip featured recreated images of departed stars including Junior Pope, Amaechi Muonagor, Mr Ibu, Sam Loco, and other beloved figures whose deaths left deep voids in Nollywood.
After reposting the video on her social media page, Chukwu revealed how deeply it affected her, simply writing, “This video”, accompanied by crying emojis.
Her post quickly drew reactions from fans and colleagues who flooded the comment section with messages of grief and remembrance.
One takingomolara wrote, “Oga o. So these people are gone for real. May Almighty grant them eternal rest”
One topsiradoy wrote, “This is creepy”
One glowbymo_luxuryskincarepalace wrote, “May their souls rest in peace”
One ladybriannagold wrote, “May their souls continue to rest in peace”
One iam_sheyblack wrote, “RIP legends”
One Aderonketosin41 wrote, “May their souls keep resting”
One toluwalopeolanike wrote, “So sad”
The year 2024 has been especially devastating for Nollywood, as the industry witnessed the loss of numerous veterans and rising stars.
In February, popular comic actor Mr Ibu passed away at Evercare Hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest.
The same month, Yoruba actor Sisi Quadri died following kidney-related complications after being rushed to a hospital in Iwo, Osun State.
March came with more heartbreak as veteran actor Amaechi Muonagor, who had battled kidney disease for nearly a year, died on March 24. That same month, Nollywood producer and marketer Ikechukwu Nnadi, also known as Andy Best, passed on after a prolonged illness in Owerri, Imo State.
April delivered one of the industry’s most shocking tragedies when actor Junior Pope, a father of three, drowned in Anambra State while returning from a film shoot via boat.
That month also saw the death of veteran actor Zulu Adigwe, whose cause of death has not yet been made public.
In June, the industry lost veteran actress Stella Ikwuegbu, who had been battling leg cancer. Shortly before that, the Yoruba film sector was thrown into mourning following the death of seasoned actor Dayo Adewunmi, popularly known as Sule Suebebe, who passed away in Ibadan, Oyo State.
August brought another painful loss with the death of legendary singer, actress, and activist Onyeka Onwenu, who collapsed after performing at an 80th birthday celebration in Lagos and later died at Reddington Hospital.
The viral AI tribute has since reopened wounds for many, serving as a powerful reminder of the immense talents Nollywood has lost in such a short time.
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