Amaka Igwe was a Nigerian filmmaker and broadcasting executive. Igwe was the owner of Top Radio 90.9 Lagos and Amaka Igwe Studios. she was recognized as one of the second generation filmmakers who helped begin the video film era of Nigerian cinema.
Born: 2 January 1954, Enugu
Died: 28 April 2014, Enugu
Spouse: Charles Igwe (m. ?–2014)
Buried: 13 June 2014
Movies: Violated

Amaka Igwe, Nollywood icon passed on yesterday in her home town, just weeks before launching a new TV channel.

Nigerian film-maker and Nollywood icon Amaka Igwe has shockingly passed on at 51. A spokesperson for Amaka Igwe studios said the sad incident occurred in Enugu where she had gone, in company of her husband, for pre-production preparations for a new Igbo soap. ‘She suffered an asthma attack and was immediately rushed to the hospital after initial interventions had failed. She passed on before getting to the hospital’, a statement issued this morning read.

Mrs Igwe is survived by her husband of 21 years Charles Igwe, three children Ruby Igwe, Daniel Igwe, David Igwe, an aged mother, siblings and a large extended family.

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Well, now its Nigeria but we all know igbo amaka

I've never heared of her though but congrats to her.. Tribalists would soon start flooding the thread.. I hope all you tribalists get well soon..