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  • Amaechi Muonagor: Obi, others, bid farewell to late Nollywood actor

    Amaechi Muonagor: Obi, others, bid farewell to late Nollywood actor

    Mr Peter Obi, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, the State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Mr Dom Onyenji, among others were present to mourn the late Nollywood icon, Mr Amaechi Monagu.

    Muonagor was on Friday buried in his Obosi country home in Idemili South Local Government Area of the state, amid tears from family members, relatives and the Nollywood family.

    Obi, while delivering his condolence speech, lamented the death of the icon and urged the bereaved family to take heart and prayed God for repose of his soul.

    On his part, the State Commissioner for Culture, Tourism and Entertainment, Onyenji, described Nollywood as an industry for those who were creative.

    He noted that the industry had lost a creative personality in the late Amechi Muonagor.

    Onyenji maintained that the government of Anambra was on ground to mourn with Nollywood as the legend played his roles well while alive and mentored stars in the industry.

    In his remarks, the National President, Actors Guild of Nigeria, Mr Emeka Ejezie, urged the bereaved family to take heart as the deceased was a great man.

    Ejezie, who was represented by a veteran actor, Mr Steve Eboh, prayed that God in His infinite mercy will give them the heart with which to bear the loss.

    In her speech, the state chairman of AGN, Mrs Chinyere Anyaegbunam, said that they lost somebody who was very precious to all, emphasizung that the late icon was somebody people looked up to as a father figure in the industry.

    Anyaegbunam said that late Muonagor mentored so many of them in the movie industry.

  • Tears as veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor is buried

    Tears as veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor is buried

    Veteran Nollywood actor Amaechi Muonagor has been laid to rest in his hometown in Obosi, Idemili South Local Government Area of Anambra State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports that the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi was amongst the personalities who attended the burial of the deceased actor.

    Obi is a former governor of Anambra State.

    Others who were present were the commissioner for culture, tourism and entertainment Dom Onyenji, and the national president of the Actors Guild of Nigeria, Emeka Rollas.

    AGN president, who a veteran actor represented, Steve Eboh, prayed for the bereaved family, asking that God give them the heart to bear the loss.

    In her speech, the state chairman of AGN, Chinyere Anyaegbunam, emphasized that the late Amaechi Muonagor was not just a respected figure, but a father figure in the Nollywood industry.

    Muonagor was born on August 20, 1962.

    After completing his national service in the NYSC, In 1989, Amaechi worked at NAN briefly before venturing into acting in his first movie as Akunatakasi in Taboo.

    In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a Comedy.

    Famous for his comical roles on screen, he passed away on March 24, 2024, after a protracted battle with a kidney disease.

  • Top Nollywood stars hold candle procession for fallen heroes in Abuja (photo)

    Top Nollywood stars hold candle procession for fallen heroes in Abuja (photo)

     Nollywood stars across the country, on Monday night, gathered at the Unity Fountain in Abuja to pay their last respect to  late veterans, Mr Ibu, Amaechi Muonagor and Zulu Adigwe for their candlelight procession.

    TheNewsGuru.com(TNG) reports that the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) organised a candlelight procession to pay their last respect to deceased veteran Nollywood stars.

    The National President of the AGN, Emeka Rollas, alongside veteran actors, Kenneth Okonkwo, Zack Orji, Sidney Idiala led the procession.

    The attendees took turns to pay heartfelt tribute to the late thespians for their contributions to the Nigerian film industry.

    In her remark, the FCT mayor of AGN, Mercy Salma, said the event was to show appreciation and honour for the life and times of the late actors.

    She said, “These are Nollywood veterans that put smiles in the faces of Nigerians during their lifetime, so we should celebrate their legacies and memories.

    “They have both the young and the old Nigerians, and even across Africa and beyond as their fans.”

    “So this procession is to show that we love them and appreciate their sacrifices and contributions to our industry and nation at large.”

    Speaking at the event, Emeka Rollas said the procession was an occasion for actors to reflect on how they want to be remembered at the end of their works.

    He added that it was to demonstrate the solidarity in the actors guild and reflect on the moments they shared with the late thespians.

    He said, “This is a season of sorrow for us at the AGN, our hearts are filled with grief over the loss of our three veteran members. But as the saying goes, when someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure.

    “The Late John Okafor, Amaechi Monaugor and Zulu Adigwe lived life that exemplified brilliance and inspired emulation. They also lived a life that burned so that others’ paths were lit, and they made impact on the society through their profession.

    “Today we are here to honour them, not only by profoundly feeling and expressing our loss, but also to remember their amazing personalities.

    “They all played unique and special roles in all of our lives and the acting profession and they were loyal colleagues and special friends to many of us.

    “Today, we honour these men as we recall special moments ,they were living proof of how fine a person can be, caring hearts to their friends and colleagues, loving and devoted father to their children.

    “They gave their all in their acting careers as they worked with passion, integrity and energy and our hearts and prayers are with their families at this most difficult time.”

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  • AGN opens up on Amaechi Muonagor’s demise

    AGN opens up on Amaechi Muonagor’s demise

    The Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Enugu Chapter on Monday described  the death of veteran Nollywood actor, Amechi Muonagor, 62, as unfortunate.

    Chairman of AGN, Enugu Chapter, Ene Brown, who said this in Enugu, noted the deceased battled with different ailments for a very long time.

    “His sickness became worse in 2024 with stroke, diabetics and kidney failure.

    “Mounago battled with diabetes for over 10 years and has been managing it. It was only these past six months that he started appealing to the public for assistance.

    “Just like John Okafor, it is not their fault that they became diabetic.

    “We did our best in supporting him with the little we can as an organisation and individuals, but death is inevitable.

    “‘Uncle’ as he is fondly called was energetic, friendly and acrobatic; we enjoyed him while he was alive. We really missed him so much,” he said.

    On why the industry was recording deaths, Brown said that death is inevitable for everyone adding that the only difference was that their members were popular as actors and actresses.

    “We are not God and cannot change nature. People got to know about their death and are reacting,” he said.

    Brown said that the organisation was working to ensure that their members attended to their health by going for regular check-up.

    “The organisation has initiated a health insurance scheme for members to curtail their health expenses.

    “The industry is doing its best to ensure that actors/actresses sign to Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) that allows them access to 600 hospitals in Nigeria,” he said.

    The talented Nollywood actor Muonagor, a native of Idemili in Anambra, was born in Aug. 20, 1962.

    He was an actor and producer whose presence on the screens was truly masterful.

    In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a comedy.

    In 1989, after his youth service, Muonagor worked for NAN for few years before he ventured into acting in his first movie as Akunatakasi in Taboo 1, a Nigerian movie.

  • BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor is dead

    BREAKING: Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor is dead

    Veteran Nollywood actor, Amaechi Muonagor, has died after a prolonged illness, at the age of 62.

    This was disclosed by a social commentator, Morris Monye, via his X handle, on Sunday.

    Muonagor was said to have suffered kidney failure and was on dialysis.

    The sudden news of his demise comes just a few days after a viral video where he solicited  funds to help him have a Kidney transplant.

    Monye wrote, “Deeply heartbroken by the news of Amaechi Muonagor’s passing.

    “He was a talented Nollywood actor whose presence on our screens was truly masterful.

    “We watched with concern as he battled health issues, offering whatever support we could to help him seek treatment in India.

    “This tragic loss highlights the need for better healthcare in our country.”

    Muonagor, a native of Idemili, in Anambra, was born Aug. 20, 1962.

    He was an actor and producer. In 2016, he was nominated for AMVCA 2017 Best Actor in a comedy.

    In 1989, after his youth service, Muonagor started working for the News Agency of Nigeria. He left his job a few years later for an acting role in his first movie as Akunatakasi in Taboo 1, a Nigerian movie.

  • Nollywood actress solicits financial support for ailing colleague

    Nollywood actress solicits financial support for ailing colleague

    Veteran Nollywood, actress Rita Edochie, has sought financial support for her ailing colleague, Amaechi Muonagor.

    The renowned actress took to her Instagram page @ritaedochie alongside video clip of the ailing actor to solicit  financial assistance for the actor, saying his health condition had taken a toll, as such needed urgent support to recover.

    According to her, actor Muonagor is currently battling with partial stroke and kidney disease and, therefore, needed donations and fund raising to aid his treatment.