Popular film producer, writer and director, Amaka Igwe is dead. She reportedly died of an asthma attack last night. Reputed for her professional and brilliant concepts, Amaka produced breathtaking sitcoms like Checkmate and Fuji House of Commotion.
She is one of the foremost movie directors in Nigeria today and one of the few contemporary film makers who have had their films on celluloid.
Amaka’s celluloid film is A Barber’s Wisdom – a film which was part of M-Net’s new direction on film project with Nigerian producers.
Her films have drawn international recognition to the home video industry. She is producer of the award winning movie Forever and founder of Amaka Igwe Studios and Top FM Radio.
Amaka hails from Obinagu, Enugu, Nigeria is survived by her husband and children.
may her soul rest in peace. MA BEGI FUN E PRODUNCTIONS.
damn. great talent gone justlyk dat.
OMG!May her soul rest in peace.
sad. may her soul rest in perfect peace..
a rare gem is gone! may her soul rest in the bossom of our Lord Jesus Christ…AMEN!!!
May her gentle soul rest in peace.Rare breed that gave so much particularly in the film industry.good night.
may her gentle soul find rest at the bosom of lord. for the family and friends, the courage to bear this irreparable and monumental loss. R.I.P., AMAKA.
A big loss at this time. May her soul rest in perfect peace.
I feel this profound loss deeply because she had been one of my role models since I was a child.
I shall miss you always.
Oh dear, may your soul rest in peace.