Nollywood actress, Nkechi Nweje, has died after a brief illness.

Nweje’s death was confirmed on Saturday by movie producer, Stanley Ajemba, popularly known as Stanley Ontop, via his Instagram handle.

Ajemba paid tribute to Nweje, describing her as a vibrant actress and his best friend.

He recalled their last conversation was during the Queen’s saga, where she advised him to stop.

He wrote, “Nollywood in tears as we lost one of our vibrant Nollywood actresses, @nkechi.nweje, after a brief illness.

“Couldn’t post since morning because it was like a dream to me. Ezigbo Nwanyi Onitsha.