The Founder of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Mrs Peace Anyiam-Osigwe is dead.
She reportedly passed on at St. Nicolas Hospital, Lagos after being in a coma since Saturday.
Movie maker, Zik Zulu broke the news of the news of her demise.
“Our President, Peace, has passed. As of Saturday, she was reported to be in a coma at Saint Nicholas. But now her family has confirmed her transition. May the memory of her life be a blessing. Rest in peace, dear Peace, he writes on a Nollywood platform”.
Award-winning producer, Obi Emelonye also confirmed her passing-on on his social media handles even though the family was trying to be courteous with releasing the information.
The industrious woman would be remembered as one of those who shaped the face of the new Nollywood, as her contributions to the industry can not be overemphasised.
Anyiam-Osigwe was not only the Founder of AMAA, she was also the President of the Association of Movie Producers, and one of the most prominent figures in Nollywood.
– Breezynews
