Stop questioning deaths of Nollywood movie stars – Rita Edochie

• Rita Edochie stated that death is only a displeasing call of nature that comes knocking and cannot be avoided.
• She further stated that people easily react to news of the death of celebrities, either positively or negatively, due to their popularity.

Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has urged Nigerians to stop questioning the deaths of Nollywood movie stars.

According to her, death is only an inevitable call of nature that everyone must answer.

Rita Edochie took to her Instagram to express displeasure at questions like “What is happening in Nollywood?” stating that death is unavoidable, “It knocks at everyone’s door, not just actors alone.”

“Celebrities are humans as well; the same way other people in different walks of life die, that is the same way celebrities die too,” she said.

She added that because of their status as celebrities and the impressions they had left on the entertainment business, people are quick to respond to news of their deaths, either favorably or unfavorably.

Rita Edochie emphasized the importance of respecting the memories of those who have passed.

She wrote:

“If teachers, doctors, lawyers, businessmen, and women, even pastors can die, then what is so different about the deaths of filmmakers?

“People, especially in Nigeria, often come up with questions like; what is happening in Nollywood? Why are actors dying? something has gone ‘bla bla bla: what has gone wrong?

“Are actors not humans too? Please questions like this are annoying and ought to stop because death is only a displeasing call of nature”.

In her condolences message to the Nollywood actor who just passed, Rita Edochie noted that although the 62-year-old Nollywood icon Amaechi Muonagor, did his best to live, but nothing could avert his passing.

“It was too bad he couldn’t recover from this illness. Amaechi, ‘your departure has left an irreplaceable void in the midst of my family and I’

“You were more than a brother and colleague; you were a beacon of light, illuminating our days with your infectious laughter and unwavering kindness.

“Your absence is felt deeply, as we remember the countless moments shared and the lessons learned from your wisdom,” she added.

Recall that Rita Edochie had solicited for support for the late actor a few days ago before his demise