Nollywood actress Nkechi Blessing loses her mother, Gloria Obasi Sunday just a few days before her birthday.
The actress’ partner Opeyemi Falegan shared the sad news of Mrs Gloria’s death on Instagram.
“Rest in peace Mrs Gloria Obasi Sunday (Mummy Nkechi) May her gentle soul rest in peace. Really disheartening. Gone too soon, really disheartening and saddens my heart. Accept my condolences,” he wrote.
Nkechi Blessing arrived in Lagos a few days ago for a photo shoot with her mum Gloria Obasi and sister Jennifer Obasi, in preparation for their birthdays, which was supposed to be 27 and 28 September 2021 respectively.
However, her mum sadly passed on just before she could be celebrated on her birthday. Fellow actress and close friend, Toyin Abraham, also shared the sad news on her Instagram page on Thursday, 23 September 2021.
She wrote: “We just lost iyaNkechi mummy Nkechi @nkechiblessingsunday MUMplease put us in your prayers @nkechiblessingsunday lost her Mother.”
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Last week, Nkechi Blessing, in an interview with Chude Jidenowo, described her mother as a disciplinarian. She revealed that her mother owned a beer parlour that was patronised by all manner of persons, yet it didn’t stop her from being strict.
She said: “Though my mum had a beer parlour as at that time, she was so strict with her kids that you couldn’t see them messing around.”
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The actress is also an America-based Nigerian film producer, director, and screenwriter. She was born on 14 February 1984 and raised in Surulere, Lagos State.
She broke her silence on her mother’s demise after the news already circulated. According to her, she wishes it was a dream that she could wake up from.
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She wrote: “My greatest Fear Mummy you shouldn’t have Hmmmmmm…You know if the doctors asked for money to keep you alive I would have begged the world to help me save you. But you left in a flash, Your only complain was Stomach ache…And Dts the last I heard of you…
“I went to bed thinking I would wake up from this dream but it’s indeed a reality that you left me 5 days to your birthday. Afianma You were a warrior, You had me at your back and said Nkechi you are unstoppable…Now that you have left me how do I face the world?
“Everyone around me knew I lived all my life for you, I receive insults, abuse, embarrassment on this app just to make sure you do not beg for food, I am fulfilled knowing you are in a better place.
“But it hurts that you didn’t even wait to see your birthday Gift mama the one I was working endlessly day and night to Build for you,Mama You are a landlady in Lagos and you couldn’t even wait to see it. Haaaa. They said I should be strong. Okay I will…But you didn’t do well at all mama you didn’t. Return if Possible mummy Because I refuse to accept the fact that you are No more”
May Mrs Gloria Obasi’s soul rest in peace.
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