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Nollywood actress Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha has announced the death of her father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka, on Friday.
The actress shared the news in an emotional Instagram post, saying her father had “gone to be with the Lord.” Chukwuka revealed that she lost her mother 13 years ago and losing her father has left her without either parent.
“My beloved father, Leonard Ndukaife Chukwuka, has gone to be with the Lord. I lost my mother 13 years ago, and now that my father is gone, the thought that I have neither parent here anymore breaks my heart in a way I cannot fully explain. So na only me bayi?,” she wrote.
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The actress described her late father as “my daddy, papa’m, obara’m, my comfort.” Despite her grief, Chukwuka expressed gratitude for his long life and the time he spent with his family. She said he lived long enough to see his children and grandchildren.
“I am so thankful you lived a long life, and I am grateful to God you saw your children and grandchildren. We had hoped you would meet your great-grandchildren too, mana nya diba!” she said.
Chukwuka also reflected on the pain of losing a parent, regardless of their age.
“No matter how many years we are given with a parent, we still want one more conversation, one more embrace, one more day,” she wrote.
The actress said she was grateful for the memories she shared with her father, especially in his later years. She also explained that she had kept the news private while processing her grief.
“I have held this news close while trying to understand my own grief,” she said.
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Chukwuka asked the public to pray for her, her siblings and the entire Chukwuka family. She added that details of her father’s funeral would be announced when the family was ready.
“Rest well, Olowo of Ikate, my father. I will always love you,” she wrote.
The actress also included biblical passages in her tribute, including Proverbs 17:6 and Psalm 34:18, which speak of God being close to the brokenhearted. Chukwuka’s announcement has drawn attention to the actress’ personal loss as she mourns her father 13 years after losing her mother.
