Actress Rachel Oniga buried in Lagos

Rachel Oniga, a renowned Nollywood actress, has been buried in Lagos. On July 30, at the age of 64, the actress died of heart problems.

A lying-in-state ceremony had earlier been held for the actress at the Catholic Church of Resurrection, Magodo Estate, Lagos.

Her remains were later committed to mother earth at a private cemetery in Lagos.

Oniga began her career in 1993, starring in the blockbuster movie, Onome. In the Yoruba sector of Nollywood, the actress starred in the hit movie, Owo Blow.

The recent movies she starred in include The Wedding Party, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, 30 Days in Atlanta, Sango, Out of Bounds, among others.

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See photos from her burial below (Credit: Bimpe Olajiga).