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The Nigerian entertainment industry has been thrown into deep mourning following the tragic and untimely passing of rising Nollywood actress Tenia Abraham. The 32-year-old star reportedly passed away earlier this week, leaving fans and colleagues across the continent in utter shock.
Her family officially broke the heartbreaking news to the public on Thursday, October 15, 2026, confirming that the young actress succumbed to a severe kidney infection. The announcement has sparked a wave of tributes across social media from fans who deeply admired her craft.
A "Vibrant Talent" Gone Too Soon
In an emotional official statement released via her Instagram page, Tenia's family described her as "a vibrant talent, a loving daughter, sister and friend". The family expressed their immense sorrow at her sudden exit, noting that she was "a beautiful soul, a shining star, gone too soon".
Before her time in Nollywood, Tenia made a name for herself in the pageant world, having held the title of beauty queen for South South in 2020. Her transition into acting was marked by her passion, warmth, and a genuine commitment to every role she took on, traits that earned her the respect of veteran actors and producers alike.
Nollywood Reacts to the Tragic News
As soon as the news became public, the comment sections of her social media profiles were flooded with expressions of disbelief and grief. Fans who had closely followed her rising career expressed their heartbreak, questioning how such a bright, promising life could be cut short.
While burial arrangements have not yet been finalized by the family, they have promised to share further details with the public in due course. This tragedy has also reignited ongoing conversations within the Nigerian entertainment sector regarding the health and well-being of its creatives, urging actors to prioritize regular medical checkups amid their grueling production schedules.
ChiwawaTV extends our deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Tenia Abraham during this incredibly difficult time. May her soul rest in peace.