Veteran Nollywood Actor Amaechi Muonagor Dies At 62

Celebrated Nollywood Actor Amaechi Muonagor has passed away at the age of 62 after battling a long illness. His death was confirmed by his cousin Tony Muonagor while speaking to BBC News.

Muonagor had a kidney problem, diabetes and stroke. In 2023 he suffered a stroke that led to his left leg to paralyze partially. Earlier, a video had circulated online showing the veteran actor on bed with a bandage on his chest.Muonagor had pleaded for financial assistance on social media a few days ago to enable him pay for a kidney transplant. Tony shared the sad news on his Instagram page.

“Rest in Peace Meeche, you made your mark on society, Adieu nwanne,” Tony shared.

Muonagor’s death comes a few days after the death of John Okafor popularly known as Mr. Ibu. Nigerians and netizens at large are still mourning the death of the notable Icon in the Nollywood industry. Ibu also died while receiving medical attention in the country and had also asked for financial assistance from netizens before his death.

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Muonagor was born on 20th August 1962. He was a Nigerian actor, producer and comedian. He was nominated for the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards for Best actor.

He joined the Nigerian movie industry Nollywood in 1998 and had starred in many movies including Taboo 1 (1989), Aki and Pawpaw, Karishika (1998), and Aki na Ukwa (2002), Igodo (1999).

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