BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga dies

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Veteran Nollywood actress, Rachel Oniga has passed away.

According to reports, Oniga died on the early hours of Saturday, July 31th, 2021.

The actress had celebrated her 64th birthday on May 23rd, 2021.

The deceased was known for her roles in Wale Adenuga’s Super Story series.

She began her acting career in 1993, shortly after her divorce from her husband.

Oniga worked briefly at Ascoline Nigeria Limited, a Dutch Consultant Company before her first movie titled Onome.

Her debut Yoruba movie was Owo Blow.

Over the years, Oniga featured in notable Nigerian films such as Sango, a movie scripted by Wale Ogunyemi, produced and directed by Obafemi Lasode.

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