Nollywood is currently in mourning as it has just lost one of her own who has died from a protracted illness.

Genevieve Nene

Actress, Genevieve Nene has passed away following a lingering illness that remains undisclosed.

It was gathered that the actress had not been enjoying good state of health for sometime, but had continued working on movie sets till a few days back.

While details of her eventual demise has not been disclosed, sources said she breathed her last on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 in Lagos.

Nene’s death was confirmed by filmmaker, Ike Nnaebue on Instagram in the early hours of Wednesday, May 4, 2016. He shared a picture of Genevieve Nene with the caption: “RIP @genevievenene this is most shocking… #RealGoneTooSoon”.


The actress who hails from Ebonyi State, has starred in movies that include “Secret Mansion”, “Dorobucci Love”, “Love Wahala” , “Cheta” , “Hottest Strippers”, “Hottest Virgins”, “Quest Of A Life Time”, “Romantic Heart”, “Mistake Women Make”, “Trap”, “Game Of Pleasure” and “Amaka The Patient Girl”.

She also made sveral appearances as a video vixen in several music videos that including ‘Aiye Miami’ by Lace featuring Reekado Banks and Pasuma, Samklef’s ‘Birthday girl’ featuring May D and and Skripture’s ‘Sweet