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Ruby Igwe's one year tribute to mom, Amaka Igwe

It’s been one year today since you moved house, moved home, exchanged Earth for eternity. No forwarding address that I can visit and come back from. No quit notice. No forewarning. No explanation. You vanished.

Opinion

Africa Magic Awards 2015: Lots of frills, lack of thrills – Charles Novia dwells on 2015AMVCA

I was puzzled. There was something about this year’s AMVCA which lacked the punch the last two editions had. I couldn’t place my finger on it and it kept nagging me all night as I played the event over and over in my mind. You see, I have attended lots of high-profile events and the AMVCA is one I always look forward to attending, not just as a filmmaker but also as a reviewer and this year’s was no exception.

Nollywood

#AMVCA2015: Late Amaka Igwe honoured with Merit Award

Late iconic Nollywood writer, producer and director, Amaka Igwe has been honored with the 2015 AMVCA Industry Merit Award at the ongoing ceremony in Lagos today, March 6, 2015.

Tears and sorrow as Amaka Igwe is laid to rest [PHOTOS]

The pictures can tell you it was a sad day for the Igwe family as they laid to rest the popular Nigerian film-maker and Nollywood icon Amaka Igwe on Friday, June 13, 2014 in Ndiuche Arondizuogu, Imo State.

Nollywood

Late Amaka Igwe finally laid to rest

The remains of late Nollywood icon, Amaka Igwe was laid to the ground on Friday, June 13, 2014 in Ndiuche Arondizuogu, Imo State.

Opinion

'I'm thankful for the times we had together' – Amaka Igwe's husband writes tribute

I am grateful to God for sharing me in this world with you. I do know you have peace now, free from the labors of our world, present in the majesty and light of our Lord.

Opinion

'Amaka Igwe: The Duchess of Nollywood' – Igwe Gabosky

The Duchess as I fondly called you, you were the first lady of Nollywood. You were the best when it was everything about Movie Dom.

Opinion

Amaka Igwe: 'If I had a choice, I will rather be doing a toast' – Peter Igho

Her passing away has cut several things short or at least will cause a revision of several agendas.

Opinion

Amaka Igwe: 'She was a generous soul' – Ojoma Ochai

We can cry, we can mourn and we will but I know that the greatest tribute we can give Amaka Igwe is to contribute to strive, continue to fight for the ideals that she stood for, continue to develop the industry she believed in and dedicated her life’s work too.

News

Amaka Igwe to be buried this June [Check full details here]

Nollywood Icon and filmmaker, Amaka Igwe will be buried on June 13, 2014 in Ndiuche Arondizuogu, Imo State, her family has announced.

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Ruby Igwe's one year tribute to mom, Amaka Igwe

Africa Magic Awards 2015: Lots of frills, lack of thrills – Charles Novia dwells on 2015AMVCA

#AMVCA2015: Late Amaka Igwe honoured with Merit Award

Tears and sorrow as Amaka Igwe is laid to rest [PHOTOS]

Late Amaka Igwe finally laid to rest

'I'm thankful for the times we had together' – Amaka Igwe's husband writes tribute

'Amaka Igwe: The Duchess of Nollywood' – Igwe Gabosky

Amaka Igwe: 'If I had a choice, I will rather be doing a toast' – Peter Igho

Amaka Igwe: 'She was a generous soul' – Ojoma Ochai

Amaka Igwe to be buried this June [Check full details here]

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