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Nollywood loses two icons

By Guardian Exclusive
19 July 2022   |   3:07 pm
Nollywood has been dealt a huge blow this week as they mourn the deaths of veteran actress, Sola Awojobi Onayiga and another talented actress, Ada Ameh. The news of their death has been met with sadness and grief by both families, friends, and fans. ⁣ ⁣

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