City Flame | 16 November 2016 08:34 CET

Nollywood Thrown into Another Mourning as Film Maker Dies of Ulcer

It’s really a tough time for those in the Nollywood industry as they continue to record loses virtually every month with the latest on Ansa Bassey Kpokpogri, who just passed away and these is a call for serious attention and prayers.

Just recently, the sad news of Yoruba actress, Kudirat Ajimat better known as Ajimat, shocked the industry as many woke up to hear the sad news of her death now the compass has faced the English sector of the industry.

Ansa Bassey Kpokpogri, a top Nollywood filmmaker and Director, was said to have died of pains from peptic ulcer.

Filmmaker Uduak Isong Oguamanam, younger sister of Emem Isong, took to her Facebook to write a glowing tribute to the University of Calabar graduate, whom she described as a friend, partner and colleague.

She wrote..."Grief. It makes you remember things. Minute details, like the sound of their feet, the colour of their hair and the sweet smell of their body spray. It makes you regret. The holidays you never took, the movies you never watched together, the visits you kept planning to but never made. It reminds you. Of your own mortality. You wonder if there's a row call and what your number is on the list.

“Death doesn't warn you. One moment you're laughing with a loved one, your head thrown back, with wanton abandon, the next your eyes are bloodshot from weeping for a loss so deep no one can understand.

“I'll never understand, never come to terms with your death. You were many things to me; Friend. Sister. Business partner. Supporter. Colleague. My life was better because you were in it. Sleep well my beautiful, adorable, amazing Ansa. Till we meet again to part no more".

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