Reactions have been pouring in, since the announcement of the death of late filmmaker and entertainment mogul, Amaka Igwe, who passed away earlier today (April 29, 2014). The news has has been received with shock, and it has cast a shadow over much of the Nigerian entertainment industry. Following are some of the reactions of some of her colleagues and proteges:
A GREAT WOMAN WHO DARED WHERE MEN TREAD HAS PASSED ON! R.I.P Aunty Amaka!!!!! Our prayers are with you Uncle Charles - Kate Henshaw
RIP aunty Amaka. I just can't understand this. Too painful to even begin to think about it. My prayer goes out to uncle charles and the children. - Stella Damasus
Aunty Amaka will be greatly missed. Our condolences go to Uncle Charles and the family R.I.P great woman very shocking indeed - Desmond Elliot
Amaka Igwe: She guided me, as with many others, at the infancy of my career to what I have become in Film business. A confidant gone. R.I.P - Charles Novia
Sad sad sad day, my prayers are with her family.RIP amaka igwe.God knows Why. #veteranFilmMaker #nollywoodGreat - Uche Jombo
I am terribly saddened to learn of the sudden passing away of Aunty Amaka Igwe, she was a true storyteller and an entertainment mogul RIP - Biola Alabi
This is the darkest day of my entire career. That I believe sums up how I feel right now. Your legacy will leave on Aunty Amaka. I promise you. #RIPAmakaIgwe - Genevieve Nnaji
I'm still in shock! Oh! How we've lost a great one! Rest in Peace Amaka Igwe - Stephanie Linus
WORDS are not ENOUGH to say GOODBYE to this AWESOME WOMAN that CARVED MY YESTERDAY and DEFINED MY TODAY AS A FILM MAKER.. Farewell MRS I.. - John Njamah
My friend, Sister &the woman who gave me my best character in a TV series 7yrs running - the amazing Amaka Igwe has passed away, RIP Sis. - Chika Chukwu
RIP Amaka Igwe! One of Nigeria's media Icons. Gone too soon! #gonetoosoon #RIP - Daniel Ademinokan
We've lost an icon..A teacher. .she taught everything I know about acting for screen. I had never heard of method acting till I met Amaka Igwe. .this is hard..very hard #gonetoosoon - Lala Akindoju
RIP Amaka Igwe A giant has fallen but your lagacy lives on. Rest in peace my sister. And may God grant your family, particularly my brother Charles, the fortitude to bear this tragic loss. - Obi Emelonye
I heard about you and i believe so much in your acts and skills but God has the answer to every questions, sleep on Aunty Amaka
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