It is no longer news that Rachael Okonkwo has been mourning the death of her mother since July 19th. The Nollywood actress was supported to the fullest by her colleagues in the industry especially during the funeral service which took place on the 25th.
The movie star who is popularly known as Nkoli Nwa Nsukka, definitely appreciates all the love and support she has been receiving. In fact, she just expressed her gratitude in an Instagram post which she accompanied with photos of her new bald head look which is customary with the bereaved. She wrote:
“I want to express my sincere gratitude for the love and support y’all showed my family and I during our trying period, my life hasn’t been the same since I lost my mum on the 19th of July ,but the way y’all came out in mass to give her a befitting & memorable funeral gave me hope and brought light my way ,I feel so loved and blessed regardless, I’m so grateful. May God bless you all.
“Let me also use this medium to thank the brands I represent for their understanding and massive support @danomilkng @stanelworld and to our AGN president, my humble senior colleagues, executive producers, directors, colleagues ,friends and well wishers oh my goodness… May God reward y’all for me.
Rechael Okonkwo”.
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PHOTOGRAPHY: naniboistudios
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