Popular Nollywood actress Chacha Eke has confirmed the passing of her beloved mother, addressing the rumors that had been circulating online. And has shared details of the heartbreaking event in an emotional video, revealing that her mother succumbed to heart failure on social media.
Speculation about the tragedy first surfaced when gossip blogger Cutie Juls alleged that Chacha Eke’s mother had passed away.
The blogger also claimed that tensions between the actress and her sister had impacted their relationship with their mother. However, Chacha Eke has now spoken out to set the record straight.
In the video, Chacha Eke revealed that her mother passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at approximately 7:00 a.m. She recounted receiving the heartbreaking news through a phone call from her brother, who informed her of the tragic development.
Cause of death: The actress revealed that her mother suffered from heart failure around 1:00 a.m. that morning.
According to her, by the time the devastating news reached her, her mother’s lifeless body had already been placed in the mortuary. She described feeling tremors in her body upon hearing the news, struggling to process the reality of the loss.
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Chacha Eke explained that she chose not to make a public announcement about her mother’s passing on social media. Instead, she subtly hinted at her grief, keeping her mourning process private. Her decision reflects a deeply personal approach to handling such a painful loss.
Meanwhile, fans and colleagues in the entertainment industry have begun sending in their condolences, offering words of comfort and support to the grieving actress. Many have taken to social media to express their sympathy and share messages of strength during this difficult time.
Watch the video below.
